Where Does Iowa's 2025 Recruiting Class Rank After National Signing Day?

Epenesa may be the highest-rated prospect within the class, but Ferentz also managed to sign three more four-stars in Thomas Meyer, Burke Gautcher and Carson Cooney. Both Gautcher and Cooney were top 30 prospects at the linebacker position in their class, while Meyer was the No. 1 high school prospect in Iowa, according to 247Sports' Composite Ratings.

Outside of the Hawkeyes' four-star signees, there are multiple three-star recruits that could become intriguing future pieces. Illinois native Terrence Smith was the No. 79-ranked receiver in the 2025 recruiting cycle. At 6-foot-3, 185 lbs, Smith's physical attributes could easily translate at the collegiate level.

Luckily for Hawkeye fans, the 2026 recruiting cycle is off to a hot start for Ferentz, which includes lineman Hudson Parliament and offensive tackle Carson Nielsen. With three of the six commits in the class being four-star prospects, Iowa could do serious damage on the recruiting trails moving forward.

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