Iowa offered 2024 defensive back Rashad Godfrey. Now, the Armwood High product out of Florida is predicted to land with the Hawkeyes.
After offering on Tuesday, the Iowa Hawkeyes leapt to the top of the board for 2024 defensive back prospect Rashad Godfrey.
A 6-foot-2, 185-pound recruit out of Armwood High School in Seffner, Florida, Godfrey told Rivals reporter Eliot Clough of Go Iowa Awesome that the Hawkeyes are No. 1 on his list.
Naturally, it didn’t take long for Clough to submit a Rivals futurecast for Godfrey to land with the Hawkeyes. Similarly, Sean Bock of 247Sports’ Hawkeye Insider issued a crystal ball prediction in favor of Iowa. Both Clough and Bock are reporting Godfrey will take an official visit to Iowa this month.
Per 247Sports, Iowa joins a list of offers that includes Power Five programs Boston College and Duke. Godfrey also holds offers from Arkansas State, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Connecticut, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Georgia State, Jackson State, Liberty, North Dakota State, Tennessee Tech, Tulane, USF and Western Michigan. He is unranked across the major recruiting sites.
Here’s a look at Godfrey’s junior season Hudl highlights with Armwood. Plus, his full recruiting profile and a look at who is already committed to the Hawkeyes in the 2024 class.
One of Iowa’s trending 2024 targets, Jaylen Watson, set his upcoming commitment date.
Central Catholic athlete Jaylen Watson has officially set his commitment date. The three-star, 2024 recruit out of Toledo, Ohio, tweeted out on Thursday that he would make his final decision on July 8.
The announcement from Watson, nicknamed “Big Play Jay,” comes just days after he received an offer from Iowa football while at the school’s camp. The offer quickly shot Iowa up Watson’s projected recruiting board. Waston himself proclaimed it.
“Iowa is at the top of the list for sure,” Watson told 247Sports reporter Allen Trieu.
Not surprisingly, Iowa has jumped out as the favorite to earn Jaylen Watson’s signature according to the recruiting experts. Allen Trieu and fellow 247Sports colleague Sean Bock of Hawkeye Insider each submitted 247Sports crystal ball predictions for Iowa to land Watson’s commitment.
— Jaylen “Big Play Jay” Watson (@JaylenWatson11) June 8, 2023
Between those media predictions and what Watson has said himself, Iowa should be viewed as the favorite heading into the July 8 commitment date. Iowa faces competition from 14 other programs, including fellow Big Ten rivals Minnesota and Maryland who have also offered per Rivals.
Watson also has offers from Power 5 programs such as Cincinnati, Louisville, and West Virginia. The rest of his reported offers feature Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Liberty, Marshall, Miami (Ohio), Toledo, and Western Michigan.
According to 247Sports‘ rankings, Watson is the nation’s No. 105 athlete and the No. 32 player from Ohio. Rivals, ESPN, and On3 rank Watson as the No. 17, No. 25 and No. 71 player in the state of Ohio, respectively.
While projected as a wide receiver at the next level by ESPN, On3, and Rivals, it is reported that Phil Parker and the Hawkeyes see Watson as a defensive back in Iowa City.
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Iowa offered the top-ranked 2024 player in the state of Kansas, Blue Valley Northwest tight end Gavin Hoffman.
Iowa dipped into the Sunflower State for one of its most recent offers in the 2024 cycle.
The Hawkeyes extended an offer to three-star tight end Gavin Hoffman of Blue Valley Northwest. Per 247Sports, Hoffman is the country’s No. 27 tight end and the top-ranked player from the state of Kansas in the 2024 class.
Per 247Sports, the 6-foot-5, 225 pound tight end also has offers from Power 5 programs Arkansas, Arizona State, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and Purdue.
On3 also ranks Hoffman as a three-star tight end, but as the No. 36 tight nationally and as the No. 5 player from Kansas. Per MaxPreps, Hoffman reeled in 38 grabs for 685 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had one 28-yard carry.
Hoffman joins Michael Burt as a recent tight end offer for the Hawkeyes in the 2024 cycle.
Iowa’s 2024 class currently holds 11 commits and is ranked as the No. 18 class nationally per 247Sports. Meanwhile, Rivals and On3 both rank Iowa’s class No. 21. ESPN ranks it the highest at No. 13 nationally.
Here’s a look at Hoffman’s Hudl highlights. Plus, his full recruiting profile below.
The Iowa Hawkeyes’ offer to three-star, class of 2024 tight end Michael Burt set off a surge in his recruitment among Big Ten West schools.
Tight End U identified another prospect it likes. The Iowa Hawkeyes sent out an offer to class of 2024 tight end Michael Burt of Creighton Preparatory School in Omaha, Neb.
The 6-foot-5, 225 pound tight end quickly saw an uptick in his recruitment. Following the Hawkeye offer, fellow Big Ten West foes Minnesota, Nebraska, and Illinois each offered in succession.
In addition to those schools, Burt also holds offers from Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, South Dakota State and Southeast Missouri State.
Per MaxPreps, Burt caught 11 passes for 187 yards with one score last season with Creighton Prep.
Burt caught up with Hawkeye Nation’s Rob Howe to detail his Iowa offer. He’s taken note of Iowa’s history with tight ends and really just the Hawkeyes’ ability to help players grow during their time in Iowa City.
“The thing I like the most about them is the developmental aspect of their program,” Burt said of Iowa.
Iowa’s 2024 recruiting class currently houses 11 commits and is ranked 18th nationally by 247Sports. While Iowa is looking for its first tight end commit, the Hawkeyes are also considered “warm” by 247Sports in the recruitments of Eric Karner of Immaculate Conception in Illinois and Gavin Hoffman of Blue Valley Northwest.
Here’s a look at Burt’s Hudl tape with Creighton Prep. Plus, his full recruiting profile below.
After receiving an Iowa offer yesterday, 2024 athlete Jaylen Watson has been crystal-balled to the Hawkeyes by 247Sports.
The Iowa Hawkeyes quickly surged to the top of the board for three-star, class of 2024 athlete Jaylen Watson after offering at their camp yesterday.
Projected as a wide receiver at the next level by ESPN, On3, and Rivals, Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker and the Hawkeyes like Watson as a defensive back.
The 5-foot-11, 175 pound prospect out of Central Catholic in Toledo, Ohio, told 247Sports’ Allen Trieu that Iowa is his clear leader now.
“Iowa is at the top of the list for sure,” Watson told Trieu.
Per 247Sports, Iowa joins a list of offers that includes Power 5 programs Cincinnati, Louisville, Maryland, Minnesota and West Virginia. Watson also has offers from Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Liberty, Miami (Ohio), Toledo and Western Michigan.
According to 247Sports‘ rankings, Watson is the nation’s No. 105 athlete and the No. 32 player from Ohio. Rivals, ESPN, and On3 rank Watson as the No. 17, No. 25 and No. 71 player in the state of Ohio, respectively.
Here’s a look at some of Watson’s Hudl tape from last season with River Rouge High School in Michigan. Plus, a look at his time camping with the Hawkeyes and his full recruiting profile is below.
The Iowa Hawkeyes offered the top-ranked Colorado player in the 2024 class, small forward Darrion Sutton from Accelerated Prep in Denver.
The Iowa Hawkeyes went into Colorado and offered one of the Centennial State’s finest.
Four-star small forward Darrion Sutton of Accelerated Prep in Lakewood, Colorado, just outside of Denver reported an offer from Matt Gatens and the Iowa Hawkeyes on May 25. He is the top-ranked recruit from the state of Colorado according to both ESPN and 247Sports.
ESPN ranks Sutton as the nation’s No. 36 small forward and as a four-star recruit in the 2024 class. Meanwhile, 247Sports rates Sutton as a three-star prospect and as the country’s No. 34 small forward in the 2024 cycle. Lastly, Rivals lists Sutton as a three-star talent.
In addition to Iowa, 247Sports reports that Sutton also holds Power 6 offers from Cincinnati, Creighton, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Rutgers, St. John’s and Virginia Tech.
Sutton also has offers from Akron, DePaul, Fresno State, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, Long Island, Louisiana Tech, Miami (Ohio), Ohio, Tennessee State, Toledo, Towson, UT-Arlington, Valpariso and Wyoming.
Coach Frank of BigShots.net recently offered up this breakdown of Sutton’s game on Twitter.
Darrion is a four-star wing who has seen his stock skyrocket in the past couple of weeks. Amazingly agile and shifty given his lengthy frame, he demonstrates excellent ball handling skills.
Darrion is very good shooting off the dribble and is a threat from anywhere on the floor. His footwork is textbook, his left-handed stroke is sound and silky smooth. He uses hang dribbles and jabs effectively followed either by getting into the jumper or bursting to the rim with long strides, shiftiness, good quickness and body control. — Coach Frank, BigShots.net.
He also came away impressed with Sutton’s ability off the bounce and his defensive upside with his length and wingspan.
A very good handle featuring crossovers, between the legs dribbles, hang dribbles and timely hesitations. As you could expect given his length, he finishes above the rim, but he’s also an explosive leaper, quick off his feet.
Darrion has a great touch on non-dunk finishes and demonstrates skillful footwork attacking the rim. He uses the pro hop and stays on balance. He has a long wingspan allowing him to rebound at a high level and block shots but also, along with skillful footwork and athleticism is able to defend multiple positions, tip passes and get steals off the ball in passing lanes. — Coach Frank, BigShots.net.
Here’s a peek at some of Sutton’s recent highlights courtesy of Ballers Bridge on YouTube. Plus, Sutton’s full recruiting profile below.
The Iowa Hawkeyes extended an offer to 2024 tight end Timmy Lawson out of Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, Fla.
The Iowa Hawkeyes added another tight end target to their list of 2024 prospects. Abdul Hodge and Iowa offered Timmy Lawson out of Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, Fla.
A consensus three-star recruit across 247Sports, Rivals and On3, Lawson is a 6-foot-5, 220 pound tight end from Florida. Per MaxPreps, Lawson reeled in 32 grabs for 469 yards and one touchdown in 10 games. Lawson is a two-time first-team Class 2S All-State selection.
On3 rates Lawson as the nation’s No. 43 tight end and as the No. 120 player from the state of Florida in the class of 2024. Meanwhile, 247Sports ranks Lawson as the No. 59 tight end and as the No. 141 player from Florida.
In the 247Sports composite rankings, Lawson checks in as the country’s No. 877 player overall, as the No. 39 tight end and as the No. 123 player from Florida.
In addition to Iowa, Lawson has a bevy of notable Power 5 offers. Schools such as Arkansas, Baylor, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Louisville, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Purdue, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, TCU, Texas A&M, UCF and Virginia Tech.
Lawson joins Eric Karner as a recent tight end offer in the 2024 class for the Hawkeyes. Currently, Iowa is without a tight end commit in 2024. The Hawkeyes’ 2024 class is currently comprised of 11 commits and is ranked No. 17 nationally by 247Sports.
Meanwhile, in the 2023 class, Iowa brought in a pair of tight ends. The Hawkeyes signed Grant Leeper out of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Zach Ortwerth from Saint Louis, Mo.
Here’s a look at Lawson’s impressive junior season Hudl tape with Bishop Verot. Plus, his full recruiting profile is below.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are among the top six schools for this three-star Nashville wide receiver.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are among the final suitors for one of Nashville’s top wide receiver talents.
Charlie Becker, a three-star wide receiver from Father Ryan High School, announced that the Hawkeyes made his top six schools. Iowa joins Indiana, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Appalachian State within that group of schools. The Hawkeyes offered Becker back on May 2.
Becker also holds offers from Air Force, Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Ball State, Eastern Kentucky, Liberty, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, New Mexico State, Tennessee-Martin, Toledo, Troy, UAB and Wofford.
Per 247Sports, Becker is a three-star recruit, the nation’s No. 109 wide receiver and the No. 19 player from Tennessee. In the 247Sports composite rankings, Becker is regarded as the country’s No. 1,013 player, the No. 132 wide receiver and the No. 36 player from Tennessee.
According to On3, Becker is a three-star prospect, the nation’s No. 124 wide receiver and the No. 30 player from Tennessee. Rivals also ranks Becker as a three-star wide receiver and as the No. 35 player from the state of Tennessee.
The 6-foot-3, 198-pound wide receiver was a D2 AAA All-Region selection. Per his Twitter account, Becker clocks in with a 4.44 40-yard dash. Back in December, he detailed what he would add to programs at the next level with Vandy Sports.
“I would say my biggest strengths are my speed, length, and my ability to high point the ball and make a big catch,” Becker said.
Here’s a look at Becker’s junior season Hudl tape. Plus, the Tennessee product’s full recruiting profile is below.
Iowa and Kelton Copeland found another 2024 skill piece they like out of Miami. The Hawkeyes offered three-star athlete Jayquan Reid.
Kelton Copeland and the Iowa Hawkeyes have found another skill piece they like in the 2024 class.
Iowa offered three-star athlete Jayquan Reid from Miami Southridge. Per MaxPreps, Reid finished the 2022 season with 45 grabs for 593 receiving yards with three touchdowns. He also rushed nine times for 105 yards.
247Sports rates Reid as a three-star recruit, as the nation’s No. 122 athlete and as the No. 160 player from the state of Florida in the 2024 class. Meanwhile, Rivals also gives Reid a three-star rating.
In addition to Iowa, Reid currently holds offers from Akron, Appalachian State, Central Michigan, Florida Atlantic, Florida Memorial, Florida International, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Grambling State, James Madison, Marshall, Massachusetts, Middle Tennessee State, Toledo, UAB, UCF, Western Carolina, and Western Michigan.
Here’s a look at Reid’s junior season Hudl tape. Plus, a look at his full recruiting profile below.
Four-star, class of 2024 tight end Eric Karner revealed his top five schools, which includes the Iowa Hawkeyes!
One of the top tight ends in the 2024 class trimmed down his list of potential schools. The Iowa Hawkeyes are among the final five schools for four-star tight end Eric Karner out of Immaculate Conception in Elmhurst, Ill.
Karner picked up his Iowa offer on April 22 and seemed to really enjoy his visit to Iowa City during that time. Now, the Hawkeyes appear primed to be in this race until the finish line.
Karner is ranked as a four-star talent by On3, as the No. 18 tight end and as the No. 7 player from Illinois. Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN each have Karner rated as a three-star recruit.
ESPN lists Karner as the nation’s No. 6 tight end and as the No. 11 player from Illinois, while 247Sports ranks Karner as the No. 40 tight end and as the No. 16 player from Illinois.
In the On3 consensus rankings, Karner checks in as the nation’s No. 485 player overall, as the No. 29 tight end and as the No. 11 player from Illinois.
Per MaxPreps, Karner reeled in 12 grabs for 196 yards with three touchdowns last season.
According to Rivals, Karner has summer visit dates scheduled with Michigan State, Florida and Iowa. He is slated to visit the Spartans on June 2, the Gators on June 9, and the Hawkeyes on June 23.
If he chooses the Hawkeyes, Karner would join an Iowa class that already features quarterback commit James Resar, running backs Brevin Doll and Xavier Williams and offensive linemen Cody Fox, Bodey McCaslin, Will Nolan and Josh Janowski.
Karner was initially committed to Purdue on March 7, but he decommitted from the Boilermakers on April 13.
After John Hersey High School offensive tackle Will Nolan’s commitment on Monday, Iowa now has 11 commits in its 2024 class. The class is ranked No. 14 nationally by 247Sports, No. 17 by Rivalsand No. 21 by On3.
Here’s a look at Karner’s Hudl highlights. Plus, his full recruiting profile below.
