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Iowa football fans got their first glimpse of the 2025 Hawkeyes during Saturday’s open practice. Here are 15-plus minutes of highlights from Kinnick Stadium.

Wide receiver KJ Parker was among the younger players who stood out during Saturday’s open practice.

Offensive line, linebackers and quarterback are among the positions to watch during the Hawkeyes’ 2025 open spring practice on Saturday.

One of Bryce Hawthorne’s teammates sees a “super high” ceiling for him, but the South Dakota State transfer is quick to note he has “a lot of work to do” ahead of his third season of college football.

Xavier Nwankpa is Iowa’s most experienced defensive back in 2025 after Jermari Harris, Sebastian Castro and Quinn Schulte exhausted their eligibility in 2024.

Central Michigan transfer Jonah Pace doesn’t see himself as a “flashy” guy, but he could “bring an edge” to the Hawkeyes’ pass rush in 2025.

Iowa football offered a brief glimpse of the 2025 team on Thursday as the first 20 minutes of practice was open to media. Here are some of the highlights from that portion of practice along with player interviews afterward.

Iowa football’s roster is “pretty much where we need it to be right now,” Kirk Ferentz said, as FBS teams need to cap their rosters at 105 players for the 2025 season.

The Hawkeyes are continuing to hold an open spring practice as several programs across the country either discontinue or modify theirs.

Brendan Sullivan is officially listed as Iowa’s QB1 going into spring practices, but that is not necessarily an indication of what the position will look like in the fall.

Linebacker and cornerback are among the positions to watch in spring practices — a time of year that Kirk Ferentz has previously described as a “deliberate teaching time.”

After a trio of sixth-year seniors anchored the position group in 2024, Iowa’s secondary will need to turn to some younger contributors in 2025.

Defensive end Max Llewellyn is “a lot more comfortable out there” ahead of his fourth season with the Iowa football team.

Kamari Moulton and John Nestor are among the younger players who appear to be on the rise on Evashevski Drive.

Iowa football has already “done our due diligence” in the transfer portal, head coach Kirk Ferentz said moments after the Hawkeyes’ open practice on Saturday, as the Hawkeyes “do everything we can to help our team.”