I really like this class. Lots of highly talented in state kids, especially Jack Limbaugh and Zay Robinson, I think they are gems of the class.
We need to add some late cycle defensive guys b/c I feel we may have some early departures to the nfl, like Malik Verdon. Just my gut feeling.
Earlier this season, Blum said that all three deep guys would be gone to the NFL. And who would know better than the guy who has to budget NIL?
Of course, that’s subject to change.
I’d expect most early entry/Portal departures to translate directly to incoming Portal players. ‘25 is going to be a shiny season…again.
Iowa? I can remember years when Mac would basically have a pissing contest with Fry to see who could sign the most Iowa kids…and that drove both programs into the ground.
IMO, there’s not a single clunker in
this class of Iowans, and there are some remarkable raw talents.
Manske
Reminds me of Brock and Rocco—only bigger.
Tompkins
Perhaps best offers by an OL signee ever. Could be a great C/G, might have the length for LT.
Stecker
Could be another Verdon. Hope we get his brother, too.
Hawthorne
Fast, and hits like a truck. A very large truck.
Limbaugh
Look at his video. This kid is just a football player, either side of the ball.
Robinson
Reminds me of the recruits a certain poison nut meat school annually signs, and turns into high draft choices.
I’ve never been an “instate recruits!” enthusiast, but these kids check all the boxes.
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