The Iowa Hawkeyes just got massive news out of the transfer portal.
This time, the predictions came true. Five-star offensive lineman and former Alabama Crimson Tide offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor is coming home. Originally from Southeast Polk High School outside Des Moines, Proctor had been committed to the Hawkeyes for several months before ultimately flipping his commitment and signing with the Tide in the 2023 class.
On3’s Hayes Fawcett broke the news on X on Saturday that Proctor was transferring to Iowa and Proctor himself quickly confirmed it.
The 6-foot-7, 360 pound offensive tackle started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide at left tackle as Alabama won the SEC championship over Georgia and advanced to the College Football Playoff.
Per 247Sports, Proctor is a five-star transfer, the nation’s No. 2 transfer and the top offensive tackle. Rivals ranks Proctor as a five-star transfer and as the No. 4 talent in the portal, while On3 rates Proctor as the No. 5 transfer.
It’s an enormous addition for the Hawkeyes and one that feels like it could be program-altering up front.
Iowa’s offensive struggles over the past two seasons have been well documented. The Hawkeyes’ offensive line has played its part in those frustrations.
Iowa owned the nation’s 107th-ranked rushing offense and the Hawkeyes ranked 84th nationally in sacks allowed.
Proctor figures to step in at left tackle and immediately help each of those two departments. The Des Moines native played 811 snaps for Alabama during his true freshman season. Per Pro Football Focus, Proctor’s offensive grade was 66.3. He had a run blocking grade of 67.2 and a pass blocking grade of 58.8.
Hawkeye social media was overjoyed with the big news.