Former SEC QB Announces Commitment to Major Big Ten Program

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Dec 13, 2024 4:04 PM ET

The Iowa Hawkeyes landed former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown from the transfer portal on Friday. In limited action as a redshirt freshman, the former 2022 three-star recruit threw for 403 yards for six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Brown had one start for Auburn this year, a 235-yard performance punctuated by four touchdown passes in a win over New Mexico. Unfortunately, in his next game against Arkansas, he threw three interceptions and was benched for the rest of the year in favor of senior Payton Thorne.

Iowa will have a crowded quarterback room next year with Brendan Sullivan and Jackson Stratton returning, along with true freshmen Ryan Fitzgerald and Jimmy Sullivan.

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown has committed to Iowa, he told ESPN. Brown threw for 403 yards and 6 touchdowns for Auburn this year. He’ll have three years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/Jdv4mQ1EXI
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 13, 2024

Brown, originally from Wheaton, Illinois, has three years of eligibility remaining. He initially committed to Liberty, where head coach Hugh Freeze was, before earning the head coaching job at Auburn. When Freeze switched schools, so did Brown.

Iowa offensive coordinator Tim Lester is from the same area of Illinois as Brown.

It's been rumored that Auburn football was in the mix for former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold. Whether he chooses the Tigers or not, the writing was on the wall for Brown as the team was interested in moving in a different direction at quarterback.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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