Van Maanen currently plays football for Pella High School in Pella, Iowa, and although he is unranked, he showcased his speed and high football IQ last season.
The NCAA ruled that Iowa violated recruiting rules by making illegal contact with quarterback Cade McNamara, forcing Ferentz to vacate four wins in addition to its self-imposed sanctions.
Santibanez had limited tape as a junior, but showcased his ability to break out of sacks and his elite ability to throw on the run.
Linebackers and Edge rushers are grouped together, making Campbell's $22 million pricetag something the Lions didn't want to pay for one year.
Fitzgerald, a St. Louis, MO native, is currently ranked as the No. 2 overall Missouri prospect in the 2028 class.
Clark's new children's book, "EXTRAorginary! A little EXTRA to reach BIG dreams," is scheduled for release on November 3.
Iowa did not have a single transfer player drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, with all seven players developing in the program for 4+ years.
Geffre emerged as the No. 1 catcher for the Hawkeyes after missing the start of the season for an undisclosed reason. In 18 starts, Geffre batted .318 with four home runs, four doubles, and 22 RBI.
Faison, a former top-100 recruit, had a limited impact with Georgia during her freshman season, averaging 1.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per game.
A day after the invite, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz is reporting that Washington is actually going to sign Drew Stevens to the roster.
McCollum is excited by Coleman's ability to get to the basket and to defend at a high level with intense ball pressure.
Iowa's sweep over the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington moved Heller into fourth place in wins among all active D1 managers.
Campbell, a three-star prospect from Newnan High School in Newnan, Georgia, has elite arm talent and can drop the ball into tight windows.
The starting quarterback is still up in the air, KJ Parker has elite written all over him, and the defensive line is still a big question mark.
Stevens has been an All-Big Ten performer during all four seasons he played for the Hawkeyes, converting 80% of his field goal attempts.
The former five-star prospect is ready to prove himself at the next level after going undrafted.
Mark Gronowski (Miami), Xavier Nwankpa (Kansas City), Ethan Hurkett (Kansas City), Aaron Graves (Baltimore), and Hayden Large (Chicago) were all scooped up as undrafted free agents.
Wetjen responded to being drafted while on the golf course by saying, "I didn't shank it into the pond after I got picked, so everything's going good."
The Bears selected Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round, saying they felt "convicted" as a staff that he was their guy.
With seven players drafted, 101 players have been drafted during Kirk Ferentz's tenure.
Jones notched another milestone he most didn't even know about.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made sure they got their guy in Iowa offensive tackle Gennings Dunker.
The Bears gained some more protection for Caleb Williams in the 2026 NFL Draft.
There are multiple storylines heading into next season, including the starting QB battle, the question marks on the defensive line, and the new-look special teams unit.
Before committing to the Georgia Bulldogs, Faison was Georgia's No. 4 overall prospect in the 2025 class.
Iowa's roster is now at eight players, which leaves seven open spots next season.
Even though the window is closed, there are still plenty of players in the portal that Iowa could bring in to help boost its roster.
Dunker has loved every minute playing for Kirk Ferentz and George Barnett, and he said there are some things "money can't buy."
The cornerback group is one of the deepest groups Iowa has this season, with at least five viable options who can all start or play extended reps
