For a long stretch during the recruiting cycle for the class of 2022, Hawkeye fans had some consternation over the lack of commitments for Iowa. More specifically, it was the lack of commitments in the secondary.
The Hawkeyes have owned the position group, winning five of the last ten Big Ten Defensive Back of the year awards, under the direction of Phil Parker. But as of a week ago, Iowa had no commitments at the position for the class of 2022. That changed very quickly.
Last week, Iowa landed their highest rated recruit in 15 years as Southeast Polk 5-star Xavier Nwankpa announced his decision to stay home with the Hawkeyes.