Iowa linebackers coach and assistant defensive coordinator Seth Wallace has been hard at work over the offseason. As he looks for the next generation of Hawkeyes to hold down the fort in Phil Parker’s defense, Iowa has extended an offer to 2025 athlete Burke Gautcher out of Sycamore High School in Illinois.
Gautcher represents the latest in a trend of recent Iowa defensive recruits. The Hawkeyes continue looking at versatile athletes without a specific set position who they can mold into Iowa football players. A two-way player, Rivals projects Gautcher as a safety at the next level. Meanwhile, 247Sports and On3 both list Gautcher as an athlete.
On offense, he is a former quarterback turned wide receiver. Per Gautcher’s Twitter, the Sycamore, Ill., product caught 37 passes for 762 Yards and 10 touchdowns this past season. With an average of 20.59 yards per catch, Gautcher has plenty of speed and athleticism to go alongside his 6-foot-2, 195 pound frame. Per his Hudl page, Gautcher boasts a 4.55 40-yard dash time.
Currently, an unranked recruit in the 2025 class, Iowa hopes that they found a diamond in the rough in Gautcher. Right now, the Hawks are one of five schools to extend an offer, joining Illinois, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, and Kent State.
Here is a look at 2025 athlete Burke Gautcher’s sophomore highlights with Sycamore High School and his full recruiting profile below.