Tracking where Iowa's recruits play this week
In this feature, we break down where and when each of the Iowa Hawkeye football recruits play this week so you can follow along this season.
Xavier Williams
In the state of Indiana, Iowa running back commit Xavier Williams and his Lake Central team officially kick off the regular season on Friday, August 18, with an away game at Munster High School at 7 PM.
Lake Central finished 4-6 last season with Williams rushing for 1,475 yards and 15 touchdowns as junior.
Jaylen Watson
In Ohio, Iowa defensive back Jaylen Watson is also beginning his senior season this week as Toledo Central Catholic plays at Findlay High School on Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
For Watson, it will be his debut at Central Catholic after transferring from River Rouge High School in Michigan where he was a star on both sides of the ball as a junior.
2023 Central Catholic Schedule
Michael Burt
Iowa tight end commit Michael Burt and his Creighton Prep team kick off their regular season this week as well as they play at Bellevue West on Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
Creighton Prep finished 8-4 last season with Burt excelling as both a receiver and blocker from his tight end position.
James Resar
Iowa quarterback commit James Resar and his Bishop Kenny team will host Clay High School for a preseason scrimmage this Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
Bishop Kenny finished 8-3 last season with Resar completing 127/211 pass attempts for 1,992 yards with 16 touchdowns through the air and 496 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns on the ground as a junior.
Rashad Godfrey
Also in the state of Florida, Iowa defensive back commit Rashad Godfrey and his Armwood team have a preseason scrimmage at Lakeland High School on Friday, August 18, at 6:30 PM.
Armwood finished 6-4 last season with Godfrey collecting 13 tackles and one interception as a junior.
Derek Weisskopf
Iowa linebacker commit Derek Weisskopf and his Williamsburg team have a preseason scrimmage at Cedar Rapids Kennedy this Friday, August 18, at 6 PM.
Williamsburg finished 12-1 last season with Weisskopf starring on both sides of the ball as he collected 60 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and six interceptions on defense and 37 catches for 628 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense as a junior.
Preston Ries
Iowa linebacker commit Preston Ries and his Monticello team have a preseason scrimmage at Solon this Friday, August 18, at 6:30 PM.
Monticello finished 7-3 last season with Ries having an impressive season on both sides of the ball with 2,543 yards passing, 1,421 yards rushing, and 41 touchdowns on offense and 65 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and one interception on defense as a junior.
Brevin Doll
In-state running back commit Brevin Doll and his ADM team have a preseason scrimmage at home against Johnston this Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
ADM finished 10-2 last season with Doll accumulating 2,681 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns as a junior.
Reece Vander Zee
Iowa wide receiver commit Reece Vander Zee and his Central Lyon/George-Little Rock team have a preseason scrimmage at home against LeMars this Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock finished 13-0 last season with Vander Zee collecting 32 catches for 768 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.
2023 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Schedule
Graham Eben
Preferred walk-on linebacker commit Graham Eben, a teammate of Vander Zee, will also participate in Central Lyon/George-Little Rock’s preseason scrimmage at home against LeMars this Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock finished 13-0 last season with Eben showcasing his skills on both sides of the ball with 1,330 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns on offense and 37 tackles, 2.5 TFL, and four interceptions on defense as a junior.
2023 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Schedule
DJ Vonnahme
Preferred walk-on tight end commit DJ Vonnahme and his Carroll Kuemper Catholic team travel to Harlan for a preseason scrimmage on Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
Kuemper Catholic finished 8-2 last season with Vonnahme playing quarterback with 1,339 yards passing, 308 yards rushing, and 29 touchdowns as a junior.
2023 Kuemper Catholic Schedule
Cole Marsh
Preferred walk-on tight end commit Cole Marsh and his Waverly-Shell Rock team have a preseason scrimmage at home against Waterloo East this Friday, August 18, at 6 PM.
Waverly-Shell Rock finished 10-1 last season with Marsh playing quarterback with 954 yards passing, 26 yards rushing, and 13 touchdowns as a junior.
2023 Waverly-Shell Rock Schedule
Drew Campbell
Iowa defensive end commit Drew Campbell and his Cedar Falls team kick off the season on August 25 with a game at Cedar Rapids Prairie at 7:15 PM.
Cedar Falls finished 8-3 last season with Campbell racking up 52 tackles, 20 TFL, and nine sacks as a junior.
Cody Fox
Iowa offensive line commit Cody Fox and his East Buchanan team begin their season on August 25 with a home game against Sumner-Fredericksburg at 7 PM.
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East Buchanan finished 9-2 last season with Fox standing out as a devastating blocker in their run heavy offense.
Cam Buffington
Iowa linebacker commit Cam Buffington and his Winfield-Mt. Union team begin their season on August 25 with a game at Central City at 7 PM.
Winfield-Mt. Union finished 6-4 last season with Buffington racking up 95.5 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, and three pick sixes on defense along with 1,484 yards rushing, 264 yards receiving, and 31 touchdowns on offense.
2023 Winfield-Mt. Union Schedule
Will Nolan
In the state of Illinois, Iowa offensive tackle commit Will Nolan and his Hersey team kick off their season on August 25 with a home game against New Trier High School at 7 PM.
Hersey finished 10-1 last season with Nolan leading the way upfront on the offensive line as a junior.
KJ Parker
Also in Illinois, Iowa wide receiver commit KJ Parker and his IC Catholic Prep team begin their season on August 25 with a home game against Bowman Academy at 7 PM.
IC Catholic Prep finished 13-1 last season with Parker amassing 37 catches for 1,082 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior.
2023 IC Catholic Prep Schedule
Joseph Anderson
Iowa defensive end commit Joseph Anderson and his Westminster Christian Academy team get their season underway in St. Louis on August 25 with a road game at Ladue Horton Watkins High School at 7 PM.
Westminster finished 1-9 last season with Anderson racking up 54 tackles and six sacks as a junior.
Chima Chineke
In Texas, Iowa defensive line commit Chima Chineke and his Plano East team kick off the season on August 25 with a home game against Rowlett at 7 PM.
Plano East finished 3-7 last season with Chineke collecting 35 tackles and 6.5 sacks as a junior.
Bodey McCaslin
Iowa offensive tackle commit Bodey McCaslin and his St. Charles East team kick off their season on August 25 with an away game at Lincoln-Way Central at 7:30 PM.
St. Charles East finished 2-7 last season with McCaslin showing great potential on the offensive line.
2023 St. Charles East Schedule
Josh Janowski
Iowa offensive line commit Josh Janowski and his Lincoln-Way East team begin their season on August 24 with a game at Kenwood Academy at 7 PM.
Lincoln-Way East finished 13-1 last season with Janowski being a dominant force on the interior of the offensive line as a junior.
2023 Lincoln-Way East Schedule
Devan Kennedy
Out in Arizona, Iowa defensive end commit Devan Kennedy and his Brophy College Prep team will kick off their season on August 25 with a home game against Williams Field High School at 7 PM.
Brophy College Prep finished 3-8 last season with Kennedy showing great promise in his first year of playing high school football.
2023 Brophy College Prep Schedule
Trent Cakerice
Preferred walk-on defensive line commit Trent Cakerice and his Grundy Center team kick off the season on August 25 with a 7 PM game at Dike-New Hartford.
Grundy Center finished 13-0 last season with Cakerice collecting 69 tackles, 11.5 TFL, five sacks, and a pick-six as a junior.
Gavin Hoffman
In the state of Kansas, the regular season does not get underway until September 1, which is when Iowa tight end commit Gavin Hoffman and his Blue Valley Northwest team will host St. James Academy at 7 PM.
Blue Valley Northwest finished 6-4 last season with Hoffman racking up 38 catches for 685 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior.
2023 Blue Valley Northwest Schedule
Joey VanWetzinga
Finally, in the Class of 2025, Iowa OL/DL commit Joey VanWetzinga and his Pleasant Valley team are hosting Davenport West for a preseason scrimmage on Friday, August 18, at 7 PM.
Pleasant Valley finished 9-1 last season with VanWetzinga dominating upfront on both sides of the ball as a sophomore.
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