Kirk Ferentz knows a thing or two about sending guys to the next level and what that success looks like. With nearly 50 players in the NFL, he is great at preparing players to make the jump.
One recent jump Ferentz witnessed came in baseball: A former football player is going to the pros The Colorado Rockies selected Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht with the No. 38 pick in the MLB draft.
A former receiver for Ferentz, Brecht had close ties and strong relationships with the football team. Ferentz weighed in on Brecht being drafted and congratulated him.
Congratulations, @brody_brecht!#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/dtsODvPc1T
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“I want to congratulate Brody on being selected in the CB-A round of the Major League Baseball draft. He is a top-flight athlete from a tremendous family, and we were glad to have him as a part of our football team for two years. I am happy for him and confident that he will do great things in the future,” said Kirk Ferentz.
Closely recruited as a wide receiver out of Ankeny High School in Ankeny Iowa, Brecht was part of the Hawkeyes’ class of 2021 as a wide receiver. A highly touted football player, Brecht was regarded as the No. 11 recruit in the state of Iowa per 247Sports.
The move away from football, while tough for Brecht, has been a fruitful decision. He now takes his talents to the minor leagues to face the very best prospects baseball has to offer.
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