Iowa’s receiving corps is undergoing a significant makeover in 2021 as it attempts to replace two three-year starters on the outside in Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Brandon Smith. However, Iowa is fortunate to have a two-year starter returning to man the slot receiver position and is doubly privileged that this dependable offensive weapon still has two years left on campus before expending his eligibility.
Nico Ragaini– Junior
East Haven, CT (Avon Old Farms Prep School)
6’0”, 190 lbs
2021 Projection: Starting wide receiver
With two seasons under his belt, Ragaini has validated Iowa’s decision to take a chance on a lightly recruited prep school player from Connecticut, accounting for 640 yards and three touchdowns from scrimmage over the course of 2019-20.