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
- 9
- Uncommitted
- 4
Class year
Iowa by Class
Top 13
Class of 2026 Iowa Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City WestIowa City, IA | ★★★★ | #1 | #97 | — | Iowa | |
| 2 | Bishop Heelan CatholicSioux City, IA | ★★★★ | #2 | #193 | — | Iowa | |
| 3 | Waterloo WestWaterloo, IA | ★★★★ | #3 | #272 | — | Iowa | |
| 4 | WaukeeWaukee, IA | ★★★★ | #5 | #441 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 5 | Dowling CatholicAmes, IA | ★★★★ | #4 | #484 | — | Iowa State | |
| 6 | Iowa City WestIowa City, IA | ★★★ | #6 | #593 | — | Iowa | |
| 7 | ValleyDes Moines, IA | ★★★ | #10 | #458 | — | Missouri | |
| 8 | NorwalkNorwalk, IA | ★★★ | #9 | #551 | — | Iowa | |
| 9 | MOC-Floyd ValleyOrange City, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #748 | — | Kansas | |
| 10 | Davenport NorthDavenport, IA | ★★★ | #8 | #2512 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 11 | WaukeeWaukee, IA | ★★★ | #11 | #1089 | — | Minnesota | |
| 12 | West BranchWest Branch, IA | ★★★ | #13 | #1976 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 13 | Fort DodgeFort Dodge, IA | ★★★ | #14 | #2129 | — | Uncommitted |
Where the depth is
Positions
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?+–
4 of the 13 rated Class of 2026 recruits from Iowa have not announced a college commitment; 9 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.