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Social media reaction from the Iowa Hawkeyes’ visitors following big visit weekend

Iowa hosted a number of top targets this weekend. Here were their reactions on social media to the recruiting weekend that was.

Iowa just finished hosting its largest and most important official visit weekend of the year. A series of 2023 commits were on hand, including quarterback Marco Lainez III, athletes Aidan Hall, Zach Lutmer and Alex Mota, offensive lineman Leighton Jones, defensive ends Chase Brackney and David Caulker, linebacker Ben Kueter, defensive lineman Maddux Borcherding-Johnson and defensive back John Nestor.

Beyond those 2023 pledges, the Hawkeyes also welcomed in 13 key targets. Of course, that group included five-star offensive tackle target Kadyn Proctor of Southeast Polk High School, who just narrowed his list of possible college choices down to Iowa or Alabama. If you believe a pair of Rivals experts, then Proctor mixing this Hawkeye visit in means he’ll ultimately commit to Iowa.

In addition to Proctor, Iowa brought in fellow 2023 offensive tackles Logan Howland of the Hun School, Trevor Lauck of Roncalli High School and Christopher Terek of Glenbard West High School. A pair of tight ends made the trip, too. Mount Vernon High School’s George Burhenn and St. Louis University’s Zach Ortwerth.

Along the defensive line, Iowa welcomed in Martin Luther King High School edge rusher Kenneth Merrieweather, Cathedral High School defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert, Washington High School defensive lineman Trevor Buhr and Olathe South High School edge rusher Jordan Allen.

Also in attendance were athletes Asa Newsom of Waverly-Shell Rock High School and Kahlil Tate of Kenwood Academy and wide receiver Jaron Tibbs of Cathedral High School. Here’s a look at the full list of visitors and their 247Sports recruiting profiles. Below, several of the Hawkeyes’ visitors shared their reactions to their trip to Iowa City.

Iowa Hawkeyes set for biggest recruiting weekend of the year headlined by big names

The Iowa Hawkeyes have their biggest recruiting weekend of the year as they welcome 22 potential 2023 recruits to campus. Here’s the guests.

This Friday to Sunday will be the biggest and arguably most important recruiting weekend for the Hawkeyes this year. They are welcoming 22 potential recruits to campus that are part of the 2023 class. Of the 22 visiting, nine are committed to the Hawkeyes and 13 still have yet to decide where they will call home next fall.

The group is headlined by five-star tackle Kadyn Proctor, who is rated No. 10 nationally in the 247Sports composite rankings. He has narrowed his recruitment down to Iowa and the Alabama Crimson Tide. This weekend could play a big factor into his decision.

Another important visitor is quarterback commit Marco Lainez III. His presence could be very beneficial to those uncommitted and be a proponent for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa will have many others on campus as well. Let’s get familiar with the cohort descending upon Iowa City this weekend. Included is each recruit’s position, high school, 247Sports rating, and their measurables.

Iowa Hawkeyes with two in 247Sports’ top 25 incoming Big Ten freshmen

247Sports listed two Iowa Hawkeyes signees among its top 25 incoming Big Ten freshmen.

The 2022 recruiting class for the Iowa Hawkeyes is packing some serious punch. The class that just arrived on campus is loaded with talent and features two individuals that could become household names quickly.

Those two are Xavier Nwankpa and Aaron Graves. Nwankpa is a consensus five-star recruit that will come in at defensive back and compete for reps right away. Graves is a consensus four-star recruit fresh off of being named MaxPreps National Athlete of the year.

The two of them have been placed in 247Sports’ top 50 Big Ten incoming freshmen list. The duo is not just in the top 50, but both crack the top 25. Nwankpa is listed at No. 9 and Graves at No. 23.

Nwankpa made a big splash in Iowa City when he committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes. Joining an experienced and talented secondary is something that can only help the freshman grow quickly. Joining the team early, Nwankpa began practicing with Iowa this past spring.

His time with the team showed during spring practices and was noticed during the open practice to cap off the spring. It has been noticed by fellow defensive back, Riley Moss, who spoke highly of Nwankpa’s physical attributes and how important the extra practices will be.

Graves is the second-highest rated member of the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 2022 recruiting class and comes in to join a defensive line that is always a stout unit of Phil Parker’s defense. Graves will have the chance to compete for time early and continue his development into a big contributor on defense.

Nwankpa and Graves are part of a 2022 signing class that has officially joined the Hawkeyes and will get their summer camp and training underway the second they get their dorm rooms set up.

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