Not saying he isn't good. I'm saying he isn't Ross Pierschbacher who was one of the best in the country and had the offers to prove it. Downing is a regional recruit and even the big boys in the Midwest region haven't offered him. If he was as good as you think he is he would have interest/offers from
Nebraska, Michigan, MSU, Notre Dame, etc.
Don't take everything as a slight, he is good, just not some recognized national recruit is all.
I think TYler LInderbaum is going to end up being a stud for Iowa..He has no other P5 offers other than ISU..WHy? Because the nebraska, michigan etc..of the world dont wanna waste their time and spend resources when they know the kid is 100% Hawkeye. Happens with in state kids quite a bit. No one ever said Downing was some top 5 recruit in the country...no one. What i do know is Iowa, Kstate, MIzzou and others wanted him and if they did then im glad ISU got him.