A former Auburn quarterback has found a new home. Shortly after entering the transfer portal earlier this week, sophomore quarterback Hank Brown committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday.
Despite playing well in relief duty of Payton Thorne in the Music City Bowl in 2023, the Nashville, TN native failed to earn the starting signal-caller job for the Tigers in 2024. Still, Brown eventually was thrust into the role after the aforementioned Thorne struggled early in the season. After a nice debut, Brown was forced back to the bench after a brutal three-interception first half against Arkansas.
Brown did not suit up again as the Auburn quarterback, and was seemingly demoted to the bottom of the depth chart after freshman Walker White saw “mop up duty” snaps late in the season. He finished his Auburn career with 403 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions in parts of four games with the Tigers.
Still with three years of eligibility remaining, Brown now joins an Iowa quarterback room that is almost empty following starter Cade McNamara and two of his backups decision enter the transfer portal themselves. While the Hawkeyes are likely to acquire a more seasoned starter as well, Brown likely has a better opportunity to earn the starting role than he would have had against five-star Deuce Knight, sophomore Walker White, and whichever transfer portal quarterback(s) Hugh Freeze and his staff bring to the Plains next season.
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