Top Iowa Football Recruits — Class of 2026
The highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Iowa, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at linebacker, safety, offensive tackle.
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- Rated recruits
- 13
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 5
- Committed
- 3
- Uncommitted
- 10
Class year
Iowa by Class
Top 13
Class of 2026 Iowa Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | 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 |  Carson NielsenOT · Class of 2026 | Waterloo WestWaterloo, IA | ★★★★ | #3 | #272 | — | Iowa |
| 4 |  Evan JacobsonTE · Class of 2026 | WaukeeWaukee, IA | ★★★★ | #5 | #441 | — | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Jeffrey RobertsWR · Class of 2026 | Dowling CatholicAmes, IA | ★★★★ | #4 | #484 | — | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Colin WhittersIOL · Class of 2026 | Iowa City WestIowa City, IA | ★★★ | #6 | #593 | — | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Jayden McGregoryS · Class of 2026 | ValleyDes Moines, IA | ★★★ | #10 | #458 | — | Missouri |
| 8 |  Luke BrewerTE · Class of 2026 | NorwalkNorwalk, IA | ★★★ | #9 | #551 | — | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Draeden PuntEDGE · Class of 2026 | MOC-Floyd ValleyOrange City, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #748 | — | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  David JoinerWR · Class of 2026 | Davenport NorthDavenport, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #2512 | — | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  Tavian WhiteS · Class of 2026 | WaukeeWaukee, IA | ★★★ | #11 | #1089 | — | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Mike MontgomeryOT · Class of 2026 | West BranchWest Branch, IA | ★★★ | #13 | #1976 | — | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Dreshaun RossLB · Class of 2026 | Fort DodgeFort Dodge, IA | ★★★ | #14 | #2129 | — | Uncommitted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top 2026 football recruit from Iowa?+–
Julian Manson is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2026 football recruit from Iowa (Iowa City West), a linebacker ranked No. 97 nationally. Julian is committed to Iowa.
How many Iowa recruits in the Class of 2026 are still uncommitted?+–
10 of the 13 rated Class of 2026 recruits from Iowa have not announced a college commitment; 3 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.
How are Class of 2026 Iowa recruits ranked?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.