Top Iowa Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Iowa, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The deepest positions in the state are linebackers, offensive tackles, tight ends.
Updated Jun 10, 2026How rankings and estimates work
- Rated recruits
- 42
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 12
- Nationally ranked
- 42
- Committed
- 3
Class year
Rankings by Class
All classes
Top 50 Iowa Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Julian MansonLB · Class of 2026 | Iowa City WestIowa City, IA | ★★★★ | #1 | #97 | Iowa |
| 2 |  Kasen ThomasLB · Class of 2026 | Bishop Heelan CatholicSioux City, IA | ★★★★ | #2 | #193 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  Declan HeyingOT · Class of 2028 | Des Moines ChristianDes Moines, IA | ★★★★ | #1 | #103 | Uncommitted |
| 4 |  Jevyn SeversonTE · Class of 2028 | MadridMadrid, IA | ★★★★ | #2 | #106 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Isaiah GrantWR · Class of 2028 | Sioux City EastSioux City, IA | ★★★★ | #3 | #168 | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Carter BarrettIOL · Class of 2028 | Dowling CatholicWest Des Moines, IA | ★★★★ | #4 | #200 | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Carson NielsenOT · Class of 2026 | Waterloo WestWaterloo, IA | ★★★★ | #3 | #272 | Iowa |
| 8 |  Landon BlumWR · Class of 2027 | WoodbineWoodbine, IA | ★★★★ | #1 | #279 | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Tate WallaceLB · Class of 2027 | ReginaIowa City, IA | ★★★★ | #3 | #338 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  Gavin SteckerLB · Class of 2027 | BettendorfBettendorf, IA | ★★★★ | #2 | #410 | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  Evan JacobsonTE · Class of 2026 | WaukeeWaukee, IA | ★★★★ | #5 | #441 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Jeffrey RobertsWR · Class of 2026 | Dowling CatholicAmes, IA | ★★★★ | #4 | #484 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Will SlagleIOL · Class of 2027 | GrinnellGrinnell, IA | ★★★ | #5 | #422 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  Jaxx DeJeanTE · Class of 2027 | OABCIGOdebolt, IA | ★★★ | #4 | #436 | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Colin WhittersIOL · Class of 2026 | Iowa City WestIowa City, IA | ★★★ | #6 | #593 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Braylon BinghamLB · Class of 2027 | PleasantvillePleasantville, IA | ★★★ | #6 | #903 | Uncommitted |
| 17 |  Isaiah HansenRB · Class of 2027 | NewtonNewton, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #443 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Jayden McGregoryS · Class of 2026 | ValleyDes Moines, IA | ★★★ | #10 | #458 | Missouri |
| 19 |  Luke BrewerTE · Class of 2026 | NorwalkNorwalk, IA | ★★★ | #9 | #551 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Kason ClayborneLB · Class of 2027 | Sioux City EastSioux City, IA | ★★★ | #9 | #704 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Nate BrennemanOT · Class of 2027 | Boyden-Hull/Rock ValleyRock Valley, IA | ★★★ | #7 | #746 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Draeden PuntEDGE · Class of 2026 | MOC-Floyd ValleyOrange City, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #748 | Uncommitted |
| 23 |  David JoinerWR · Class of 2026 | Davenport NorthDavenport, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #2512 | Uncommitted |
| 24 |  Hayden ShannonIOL · Class of 2028 | PCMMonroe, IA | ★★★ | #6 | #450 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Mack MurdockQB · Class of 2028 | CentervilleCenterville, IA | ★★★ | #5 | #648 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Savion MillerRB · Class of 2027 | Iowa City HighIowa City, IA | ★★★ | #10 | #661 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Tavian WhiteS · Class of 2026 | WaukeeWaukee, IA | ★★★ | #11 | #1089 | Uncommitted |
| 28 |  Jayden StephensWR · Class of 2028 | Waverly-Shell RockWaverly, IA | ★★★ | #7 | #415 | Uncommitted |
| 29 |  Jerrence KnoblockEDGE · Class of 2027 | West LyonInwood, IA | ★★★ | #11 | #707 | Uncommitted |
| 30 |  Ryan PaulsenEDGE · Class of 2027 | Central DeWittDe Witt, IA | ★★★ | #15 | #1235 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  Brendan MeaneyOT · Class of 2027 | JanesvilleJanesville, IA | ★★★ | #18 | #1535 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Kyler Van MaanenLB · Class of 2027 | PellaPella, IA | ★★★ | #11 | #847 | Uncommitted |
| 33 |  Will ClausenOT · Class of 2027 | PrairieEly, IA | ★★★ | #12 | #873 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Cade NewmanTE · Class of 2027 | Ankeny CentennialAnkeny, IA | ★★★ | #16 | #1308 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Brayden HanksLB · Class of 2027 | Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA | ★★★ | #14 | #1597 | Uncommitted |
| 36 |  Lucas DiehlDL · Class of 2027 | Kuemper CatholicCarroll, IA | ★★★ | #13 | #1617 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Mike MontgomeryOT · Class of 2026 | West BranchWest Branch, IA | ★★★ | #13 | #1976 | Uncommitted |
| 38 |  Drake ButheIOL · Class of 2027 | GlenwoodGlenwood, IA | ★★★ | #14 | #931 | Uncommitted |
| 39 |  Joe VinyardTE · Class of 2027 | Waukee NorthwestWaukee, IA | ★★★ | #17 | #1375 | Uncommitted |
| 40 |  Nick MilburnLB · Class of 2027 | NewtonNewton, IA | ★★★ | #15 | #1698 | Uncommitted |
| 41 |  Dreshaun RossLB · Class of 2026 | Fort DodgeFort Dodge, IA | ★★★ | #14 | #2129 | Uncommitted |
| 42 |  Jaxson McIntireATH · Class of 2027 | Clear LakeClear Lake, IA | ★★★ | #16 | #1739 | Uncommitted |
Where the depth is
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Iowa?+–
Julian Manson is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Iowa (Iowa City West) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 97 nationally. Julian is committed to Iowa.
How many rated football recruits are there from Iowa?+–
42 Iowa recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 0 five-stars and 12 four-stars. 3 have announced a college commitment.
How are Iowa recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.