Iowa’s coaching staff is wasting no time when it comes to identifying emerging talent, and their latest move shows just how far ahead they’re looking. The Hawkeyes have extended a scholarship offer to Maximus Curry, a wide receiver from the class of 2028 who’s already putting up eye-catching numbers down in Tennessee.
Curry, a 5-foot-9, 171-pound playmaker out of Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, has started turning heads with his production-even if the major recruiting services haven’t caught up yet. In just his sophomore season, Curry racked up 1,404 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns on 57 catches across 14 games, according to MaxPreps.
That’s not just solid growth-it’s a leap. For comparison, his freshman campaign saw him post 278 yards and three scores on 27 receptions.
The jump in year-over-year production speaks volumes about his development curve and potential ceiling.
And while he may still be flying under the radar from a rankings standpoint-unrated by On3, 247Sports, and ESPN-college programs are clearly taking notice. Iowa becomes the latest to join a growing list of schools that have offered Curry, pushing his total to 11 offers. That list already includes SEC programs like Ole Miss, Kentucky, and Tennessee, as well as Vanderbilt, Hawaii, and Big Ten rival Purdue.
For Iowa, this offer is about more than just raw numbers. It’s a strategic move to get ahead of the recruiting curve. Curry's breakout sophomore season suggests he's just scratching the surface, and as more schools catch wind of his production and potential, the competition for his commitment is only going to heat up.
Getting in early gives the Hawkeyes a chance to build a relationship and lay the foundation for what could become a key addition to their future receiving corps. If Curry continues on this trajectory, he won’t be unrated for long-and Iowa’s early interest might just pay off down the line.