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3-star 2024 EDGE Devan Kennedy commits to the Iowa Hawkeyes

Arizona EDGE Devan Kennedy committed to the Hawkeyes. Kennedy’s rapid development and NFL pedigree are exciting for Iowa fans.

Iowa’s 2024 recruiting class now has 13 pledges. Three-star defensive end and edge rusher Devan Kennedy announced his commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Monday.

It looked like his recruitment was headed in this direction after recruiting predictions came flying in quickly over the weekend. After taking part in the Hawkeyes’ big recruiting weekend, Kennedy decided Iowa was the right spot for him. Kennedy is out of Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Ariz.

Rated as the nation’s No. 120 EDGE and the No. 43 player from Arizona per 247Sports, Kennedy chose Iowa over offers from fellow Power 5 programs Illinois, Oregon State, and Penn State. He also had offers from Bowling Green, Fordham, Idaho, Nevada, and UTEP.

Kennedy took to Twitter to share the announcement.

“First and foremost, I give all the glory to GOD! I’ve been blessed beyond measure for the experiences God has put me through over the past few years. These experiences have been good, while others have been ugly. I’ve learned in times of confusion, anger, or sorrow, to keep fighting and put all my trust and faith in the Lord.

“Second, I want to thank my family, coaches and teammates for always having my back and showing me love. You all keep me grounded, humble and helped me learn to appreciate this process.

“Lastly, I want to thank all the coaches that have recruited me, gotten to know me, and helped along the way. You all saw the untapped talent that I possess and encouraged to strongly consider seeing myself in your amazing programs. I can’t thank you enough. Thank you ALL!

“With that being said, I’m excited to announce that I have COMMITTED to the University of Iowa! Go Hawkeyes!” Kennedy wrote on social media.

Since the beginning of last football season, Kennedy has undergone a physical transformation. The rising defensive end and edge rusher has added 50 pounds of weight to his frame. Now, Kennedy checks in at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds.

The son of a former first-round NFL draft pick out of Penn State, Kennedy just finished up his first season playing football. Per MaxPreps, Kennedy registered 12 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. His father, Jimmy Kennedy, played defensive tackle for the Nittany Lions and was a first-round pick by the St. Louis Rams in 2003.

The Hawkeyes are banking on the continued on-field development matching Devan Kennedy’s rapid physical development. If that transpires, the Hawkeyes might have just found another Iowa diamond in the rough.

Here’s a look at Kennedy’s junior season Hudl tape. Plus, his full recruiting profile below.

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Rising 2024 Arizona EDGE crystal balled to Iowa Hawkeyes

A rising edge rusher out of Arizona has been crystal balled to the Hawkeyes. Here’s the lowdown on class of 2024 EDGE Devan Kennedy.

Only fools wait around, and Iowa football ain’t fooling around here.

Things are moving at a breakneck speed with Iowa and 2024 edge prospect Devan Kennedy. They offered the rapidly rising pass rusher on Thursday, locking Kennedy in for a big official visit this weekend.

Kennedy has been turning heads this offseason after adding 50 pounds since the beginning of last football season, which was also Kennedy’s first fall playing football.

Iowa became the latest Big Ten program to issue an offer to the Brophy College Preparatory product, following offers from Illinois and Penn State this month. Of note, Devan Kennedy’s father, Jimmy Kennedy, was a first-round pick out of Penn State.

Per 247Sports, Kennedy also has offers from Oregon State, Bowling Green, Fordham, Idaho, Nevada, and UTEP. He is also drawing interest from Connecticut, Kansas State and New Mexico State.

Now, Iowa has picked up a 247Sports crystal ball prediction for Kennedy from Blair Angulo. Angulo is the site’s Mountain Region Recruiting Analyst and is a perfect 20-for-20 on his 2024 picks so far.

If Iowa were to gain Kennedy’s signature, he has a classic Iowa success story written all over him. Possibly undervalued as a three star, especially if the added weight gives him a big boost next year. This feels like yet another one of those three stars that Iowa turns into an NFL player. Not to put too much pressure on the kid—he already has enough of that with his NFL pedigree—but he’s extremely talented and this is Iowa’s speciality.

Take a look at the latest Hawkeye recruit to pick up a crystal ball to Iowa in Devan Kennedy. Here’s a look at his Hudl highlights. Plus, his full recruiting profile below.

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