Iowa’s 2027 recruiting class still has room to grow, and the Hawkeyes are working through a list of uncommitted targets who could shape the finish.
The group sits at No. 57 nationally in the 247Sports rankings, and after losing out on a few offensive linemen, Iowa is looking for a strong late push. The program’s approach has long leaned on development and uncovering hidden gems, and that theme appears to be carrying into this class as the Hawkeyes continue to track several prospects who remain on the board.
One of the names worth watching is running back Keshawn Mattison, a 5-foot-9, 200-pound three-star from Bishop Kenny in Jacksonville, Florida. He is ranked No. 90 at his position and No. 1204 overall. Iowa already added Keyon Thomas at running back in the 2027 class, and the current depth at the spot makes the path to playing time less obvious for another young back.
At receiver, the Hawkeyes are still waiting on their first commitment in the class. That said, the lack of a wideout pledge may be intentional.
Iowa went into the portal for Tony Diaz and Evan James, giving the roster two receivers with multiple years of eligiblity remaining. One target in that room is a 6-foot, 175-pound three-star from McArthur High School in Hollywood, Florida.
He ranks No. 179 among wide receivers and No. 1405 overall.
Up front, Iowa is in the mix for several defensive line and edge options. One is a 6-foot-6, 220-pound three-star edge from Montverde Academy in Florida, ranked No. 59 at the position and No. 248 overall. With Jerrence Knoblock and Tommy Riordan already committed, adding him would give the Hawkeyes three pass-rushing commits.
Another name on the defensive line board is a 6-foot-3, 305-pound four-star from Brother Rice High School in Chicago. He is ranked No. 25 among defensive linemen and No. 192 nationally.
Bariyus Allen recently committed to Iowa, and another addition there would give the Hawkeyes two defensive line commits. The current depth chart also leaves more room for early snaps than Iowa has had in years past.
Linebacker looks a little more crowded. Iowa is already sitting on commitments from Kyler Van Maanen, Braylon Bingham, and Gavin Stecker, which makes a 6-foot-3, 220-pound four-star from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago a less obvious fit. He is ranked No. 9 at linebacker and No. 137 overall.
In the secondary, though, Iowa could still find room. A 6-foot-2, 170-pound four-star corner from East St.
Louis High School in Illinois is ranked No. 20 at the position and No. 170 nationally. Iowa is losing Deshaun Lee after this season and has space to restock the cornerback room.
His proximity to Iowa City could also help.
Another cornerback target is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound four-star from Shadow Creek High School in Pearland, Texas. He sits at No. 18 among cornerbacks and No. 157 overall. Iowa is not at the top of the race for him, but landing him late would be the kind of move that could give the class a real boost, especially with a path to early playing time.
A second Ohio cornerback is also in the picture: a 5-foot-11, 175-pound four-star from Princeton High School in Cincinnati. He is ranked No. 13 at cornerback and No. 102 overall. Like the other corner target, he could end up being one of the bigger gets in the class if Iowa can make a late push.
Safety is another spot to monitor. A 6-foot, 160-pound three-star from Martin Luther King High School in Detroit is ranked No. 141 at safety and No. 1397 nationally. Iowa already has as many as four transfer portal additions on the depth chart there, which raises the question of whether the staff prefers veteran help over more high school recruiting at the position.
Finally, there is a more unusual target in a 6-foot-4, 175-pound three-star athlete from Mountain View High School in Orem, Utah. He is ranked No. 125 as an athlete and No. 1667 overall. Utah is not a typical recruiting area for Iowa, so this one would be more of a reach for the Hawkeyes in the 2027 cycle.
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