Iowa Hawkeyes Snapshot Profile: No. 89 Nico Ragaini

For the Hawkeyes’ passing offense to improve, they must work to turn experience into more consistent play. All across the board, Iowa is returning starters on offense.

Iowa only has to replace three players, albeit a trio of standout players. Where Iowa really doesn’t have to replace anyone is at wide receiver. The receiving corps has another summer to develop more chemistry with experienced senior quarterback Spencer Petras, and they need it to translate into more production for the team to take that next step in the Big Ten.

Nico Ragaini is one who will look to finish his lengthy Iowa career strong. A former two-time New Haven Register’s Athlete of the Year in high school, Ragaini has found his role as the Iowa slot receiver.

Mostly a short-yardage player, Ragaini is relied upon to make tough catches over the middle of the field. While his stats have been steady throughout his career for the Hawkeyes, one area to clean up in his final season is in the drops category.

Ragaini has shown throughout his time at Iowa that he can make key plays. His big score against Penn State last year is plenty of evidence. Ragaini had the game-winning, 44-yard touchdown reception from Petras in that Hawkeye victory. Now, the challenge for Ragaini entering 2022 is proving he can be the consistent down-to-down player Iowa fans know he can be.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: East Haven, Conn.

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 191

Class in 2022: Redshirt senior

247Sports composite ranking

2017 three-star / No. 200 wide receiver / No. 6 in Connecticut.

Career Stats