Iowa is already off to a fast start in its 2023 recruiting class. According to 247Sports, the Hawkeyes have secured commitments from quarterback [autotag]Marco Lainez III[/autotag], athlete [autotag]Alex Mota[/autotag], edge rusher [autotag]Chase Brackney[/autotag], linebacker [autotag]Ben Kueter[/autotag], offensive lineman [autotag]Leighton Jones[/autotag] and defensive lineman [autotag]Maddux Borcherding-Johnson[/autotag].
Now, after a weekend visit, Iowa and defensive line coach Kelvin Bell have extended an offer to class of 2023 prospect [autotag]Will Heldt[/autotag] out of Carmel High School in Carmel, Ind. It’s the 13th offer overall for Heldt.
After a great talk with @CoachK_Bell I am grateful to have received an offer from the University of Iowa!! @coach_hebert @swiltfong247 @allentrieu @rivals_clint @indianapreps @prepredzonein @MohrRecruiting pic.twitter.com/p5fHXSK1xb
— Will Heldt (@WillHeldt8) March 26, 2022
According to 247Sports, Heldt is a three-star edge rusher. The 6-foot-5, 230 pound recruit rates as the nation’s No. 58 edge and the 13th-best prospect from Indiana according to 247Sports. In Rivals’ rankings, Heldt is also listed as a three-star recruit and as the No. 9 player from Indiana.
Heldt also holds offers from Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Iowa State, Miami (Ohio), Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio, Purdue, Wake Forest and Western Michigan.
It’s been a busy past few months in the offers department for Heldt. Central Michigan was the first to offer Heldt on Dec. 9, 2021. That was followed by January offers from Miami (Ohio), Ball State, Western Michigan, Akron, Bowling Green, Ohio, Iowa State, Purdue and Wake Forest. Minnesota was Heldt’s lone February offer on Feb. 25 before the latest offers from Northwestern on March 10 and Iowa’s offer here.
Will Heldt’s Recruiting Profile
Rating
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 3 | N/A | 13 | 58 |
| Rivals | 3 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| ESPN | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| On3 Recruiting | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 247 Composite | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Vitals
| Hometown | Carmel, Ind. |
| Projected Position | DE/EDGE |
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 230 |
| Class | 2023 |
Recruitment
- Offered on March 26
- visit on March 25
Film
Here’s a look at Heldt’s junior season Hudl film.
I’m excited to head to Iowa City and take an unofficial visit to the University of Iowa this Saturday!! @CoachK_Bell @CoachParkerIowa @TylerBarnesIOWA pic.twitter.com/C4lsgtVyb6
— Will Heldt (@WillHeldt8) March 25, 2022
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