IOWA CITY, Iowa — Less than two weeks after its big recruiting weekend, Iowa has 12 commits for its 2025 class with several recruits still weighing their choices.
Staring at its smallest freshman class in years, Iowa has 82 players on scholarship or committed in 2025. But with perhaps 18 starters leaving after the 2024 season, the Hawkeyes are likely to invest heavily into the transfer portal in December.
The Hawkeyes have four players who visited last month who have yet to make their decision: defensive tackle Christian Hudson,
wide receiver Terrence Smith, kicker Scott Starzyk and defensive end Iose Epenesa, who is ranked as a five-star prospect by multiple outlets. All but Starzyk plan to announce their choice this month.
Should the Hawkeyes land all four prospects, they still could target another defensive back or a running back for 2025. But it’s likely this class stays below 20 signees.
Here’s a look at the remaining uncommitted prospects who visited Iowa in June plus those who have pledged for the Hawkeyes.
Particulars: 6 feet 4, 245 pounds; Edwardsville (Ill.) High School; No. 46 overall recruit, No. 6 defensive end, No. 2 Illinois prospect (per 247Sports Composite rankings).
