Iowa Football Recruiting

Class of 2025 quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald has committed to Iowa, he announced Friday on social media. Ryan Fitzgerald, the son of ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, is committing as a preferred walk-on.

Talented in-state tight end Thomas Meyer highlights Iowa’s list of 2025 commitments so far.

Here are five storylines to follow during the 2024 Iowa High School Athletic Association traditional state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

Iowa football’s first commitment from the transfer portal is a big one. Former Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor has committed to Iowa, he announced Saturday on social media.

Iowa assembled its 2024 recruiting class quickly, and “none of these guys have wavered” since committing.

Iowa football has focused on recruiting its own roster rather than the transfer portal this month as players consider whether to pursue NFL careers.

Wednesday marks the first day FBS players can officially sign with their prospective schools. Iowa has 21 commitments from players under scholarship along with others who are committed as preferred walk-ons.

Versatile Rayce Heitman has scored 18 touchdowns — rushing, receiving, defensively and on special teams. Williamsburg takes on Sioux City Heelan in Friday’s Class 3A state football championship game.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy junior offensive lineman Nick Brooks announced Friday in a ceremony at the school that he will play college football at the University of Iowa. The 6-foot-8, 385-pounder picked the Hawkeyes over Florida State, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

With the talent and experience the 2023 Winfield-Mount Union football team boasts, it’s easy to see why it has lofty aspirations.

Nick Brooks grew up in Cedar Rapids and attended middle school here. He went to Georgia for a couple of years and became a big-time college recruit. He’s back now in Cedar Rapids for his junior year, and the 6-foot-8, 385-pound offensive lineman is eager to help Cedar Rapids Kennedy win a lot of football games.

Williamsburg senior and University of Iowa commit Derek Weisskopf can run, jump, tackle and punt and is developing into a blocker in his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame. He has played a major role in the Raiders’ success the last couple seasons but his approach to the game might be as strong as his physical skills.

Before he heads off to Iowa City, there is one more year of prep competition for Preston Ries to complete. As he gets set to start his senior year at Monticello, his numbers almost match Cooper DeJean's.

Arizona traditionally has not been a recruiting pipeline for Iowa football, but LeVar Woods wants to change that.

A week after a key recruiting weekend, Iowa football’s 2024 recruiting class is starting to take shape.