Iowa continues to dominate the Hawkeye State in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Hawkeyes picked up a commitment from one of its top in-state and wide receiver targets in Central Lyon’s Reece Vander Zee.
The 6-foot-5, 190 pound wide receiver announced his pledge to the Hawkeyes after taking part in Iowa’s big recruiting weekend. A first-team All-State wide receiver with Central Lyon, Vander Zee helped lead the Lions to a state championship. He reeled in 32 grabs for 768 yards with 10 touchdowns.
“This is only the beginning and I can’t wait to make Hawkeye nation proud! This is truly a dream come true. Thank you to the entire Iowa staff for believing in me and blessing me with this amazing opportunity! Let’s work! GO HAWKS,” Vander Zee wrote in his social media announcement.
COMMITTED!!!! 🖤💛 #SWARM24 @HawkeyeFootball @LeVarWoods @CopelandKelton @TylerBarnesIOWA @CLGLRFootball pic.twitter.com/FTXmmY8ben
— Reece Vander Zee (@reece_vanderzee) June 27, 2023
A consensus three-star commit across 247Sports, On3 and Rivals, Vander Zee chose Iowa over offers from Iowa State and Nebraska. He was also receiving interest from both Kansas State and Minnesota. Vander Zee also received offers from Air Force, Eastern Michigan, Furman, Montana State, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Western Michigan and Yale.
247Sports ranked Vander Zee as the nation’s No. 117 wide receiver and the No. 8 player from Iowa. On3 rates Vander Zee as the country’s No. 132 wide receiver and as the No. 9 player from Iowa. Lastly, Rivals lists Vander Zee as the No. 7 player from Iowa.
With Vander Zee’s pledge, Iowa now owns commitments from seven of the top eight players from the Hawkeye State in the 2024 class per 247Sports. A pair of Vander Zee’s teammates have recently chosen Iowa as well.
Central Lyon’s Graham Eben just committed to a preferred walk-on opportunity with the Hawkeyes in the 2024 class. In the 2023 class, Central Lyon’s Zach Lutmer signed as a defensive back.
Here’s a look at Vander Zee’s junior season Hudl tape. Plus, his full recruiting profile below.
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