Unlike most programs across the country, the Iowa Hawkeyes give a fair shake to the under-recruited talents and the walk-ons of the world. What do they get in return?
Few programs can lure players back for another year from the NFL like the Iowa Hawkeyes. That's the case with offensive lineman Kade Pieper. A member of Iowa's Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line last year, Pieper could have gone to the NFL Draft and found a home playing on Sundays.
Big-time players make big-time plays and win big-time games. That is what the Iowa Hawkeyes have in 2026, with a duo of proven talents ready to take the next step to national recognition.
In last week’s Saturday Scouting, I looked at one of the more high-profile guards who may be available in the 2027 NFL Draft. Sticking with that position group, I wanted to look at the top-rated guard headed into the 2026 collegiate season.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Football season continues to grow closer, and a clear sign of that is the preseason recognition for top talents coming to life. The Iowa Hawkeyes once again have a roster featuring future NFL talent that can compete at the highest level in the collegiate ranks.
Even though Logan Jones, Beau Stephens and Gennings Dunker have all graduated, the Iowa Hawkeyes' offensive line should still be in a good state. Right guard Kade Pieper is set to make the move to center, a move Rimington Trophy winner Jones is extremely excited about.
While it seemed impossible to replace award-winning offensive lineman Logan Jones, the Iowa Hawkeyes may have found a way. Kade Pieper is set to switch from right guard to center as Jones hyped his replacement in the best way possible.
In a stunning move that is about to get several questions raised through college football, Iowa Hawkeyes All-American redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Kade Pieper is set to return to the Hawkeyes instead of leaving for the NFL, sources tell CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.