The Iowa program's success on the recruiting trail continued after signing 22 prospects in the 2026 class.
Iowa had a stellar recruiting cycle, including nine players who were from local Iowa high schools.
According to Rivals, the Hawkeyes did so well that they earned a top-25 recruiting class and ranked No. 7 in the Big Ten.
Iowa will lose a lot of veteran leadership and will have holes to fill at multiple positions, and having such a solid recruiting class is a welcome sight.
After early signing day, Iowa got another pleasant surprise from the recruiting trail as another local prospect decided to stay home.