Iowa is starting to plant some early seeds for its 2027 recruiting class, and over the weekend, the Hawkeyes took a big swing in Texas. On Saturday, they extended an offer to Bryant Robinson - a versatile, athletic defensive back out of Frisco Lone Star who’s already making a name for himself in more than one sport.
Standing at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds, Robinson brings a rare blend of size, athleticism, and ball skills to the secondary. He’s not just a football standout - he’s a legitimate two-sport athlete, and that shows up in the way he moves on the field. Whether it’s tracking receivers downfield or breaking on the ball in tight coverage, there’s a fluidity to his game that screams multi-sport pedigree.
This past season, Robinson racked up 40 tackles, six pass breakups, and two interceptions for Frisco Lone Star, per MaxPreps. That stat line gives you a glimpse into the kind of impact he has - active in run support, disruptive in coverage, and always around the football. He’s the kind of defensive back who can play aggressive without losing control, and that’s not something you often see from sophomores.
Recruiting services have taken notice. Robinson is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, slotted as the No. 45 cornerback nationally and the No. 61 overall player in the state of Texas - no small feat in one of the deepest talent pools in the country.
And he’s not flying under the radar. Robinson’s offer sheet is already stacked with programs across the college football landscape.
Power Four schools like Arizona, Clemson, Kansas, LSU, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and UCF have all thrown their hats in the ring. He’s also drawn interest from strong Group of Five programs including Coastal Carolina, New Mexico, North Texas, Tulane, Tulsa, and UNLV.
That kind of attention this early in the cycle tells you everything you need to know about how coaches view his upside.
Then there’s the basketball side. Robinson isn’t just dabbling on the hardwood - he’s rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals, ranked No. 145 nationally and the No. 32 shooting guard in his class. That two-sport background doesn’t just make for a more dynamic athlete - it speaks to his work ethic, competitiveness, and ability to process the game at a high level, regardless of the sport.
For Iowa, this offer marks another step in building out their 2027 class, which currently includes just one commit: in-state linebacker Gavin Stecker, who pledged to the Hawkeyes on December 9. Adding a player like Robinson - even just getting into the conversation - shows that Iowa is casting a wide net and looking to bring in high-ceiling talent from beyond its traditional recruiting footprint.
Robinson’s sophomore film is already turning heads, and if his development continues on its current trajectory, expect the recruiting battle for his commitment to heat up fast. Iowa’s in early - now it’s about staying in the mix as the offers keep rolling in.