Recruiting rankings for Iowa’s 2026 class currently vary from 31st to 51st after the Hawkeyes picked up a commitment from top instate talent Julian Manson.
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As college football programs from across the country covet the Chicago area, a variety of factors have helped the Hawkeyes maintain it as a recruiting pipeline.
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Three-star quarterback prospect Cash Herrera is reopening his recruitment, he announced Monday on social media. The prospect from the San Diego area initially committed to Iowa in October over scholarship offers from UCLA, Minnesota, San Diego State and others.
As the Hawkeyes approach a pivotal stretch in the recruiting calendar, they appear to be in a relatively favorable position.
Running back Max White announced over the weekend on social media that he is transferring to play college football at the University of Wyoming. The Cedar Rapids Kennedy graduate played four years for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Iowa has picked up a commitment from former Boston College long snapper Bryant Worrell via the transfer portal, Worrell announced via his Instagram account Sunday evening.
The 6-foot-5, 314-pound offensive tackle has one year of eligibility remaining after appearing in 41 games for Division II-level Ferris State. He was an FCS All-American and helped the Bulldogs claim three national titles.
As Iowa competes with several other power-conference programs for 2026 quarterback recruit Peyton Falzone, the 6-foot-3 quarterback appreciates Tim Lester’s “really dynamic” offensive scheme.
The Hawkeyes’ 2026 recruiting class is ranked highly after picking up three offensive line commitments within a 24-hour span.
Highly-touted kicker Caden Buhr’s commitment to Iowa fills a quietly pressing need for the Hawkeyes as Drew Stevens approaches his final year of eligibility.
Sam Phillips will join the Hawkeyes after four years with Chattanooga, where he racked up 153 career receptions for 2,088 yards. He set a freshman school record in 2022 with 44 receptions.
Iowa football has made a splash in the transfer portal at the quarterback position with the addition of 2023 Walter Payton Award recipient Mark Gronowski.
Former South Dakota State defensive lineman Bryce Hawthorne has committed to the Hawkeyes, he announced Saturday afternoon on social media.
Iowa football has its sights set on another quarterback in the transfer portal. South Dakota State quarterback transfer Mark Gronowski is visiting Iowa City, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
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