Iowa traditionally recruits very well in the Midwest, and that trend has continued this offseason. With the 2026 class already on board and the 2027 class following shortly, the Hawkeyes have stayed close in an attempt to convince some of the best talent in the Midwest to head to Iowa City.
Beyond keeping talented Iowa players in the state, the Hawkeyes excel at swiping talent from nearby states, with nearly 75 percent of the current roster coming from the Midwest. While it doesn’t necessarily guarantee success, it is worth noting.
Recently, the Hawkeyes have heavily focused on adding offense to the 2028 recruiting class, but that hasn’t stopped them from keeping tabs on a talented 2027 running back who has now locked in an official visit before his senior season.
Speedy RB prospect Keyon Thomas’ recruitment is heating up with an OV scheduled
Hiring long-time head coach Jay Norvell has already started to pay dividends for the Hawkeyes on the recruiting trail, and shortly after the program offered a 2027 running back prospect with elite speed, he locked in an official visit…