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Charlie Jones

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Bengals Gear Up for a 2026 Surge

With Joe Burrow back at full strength and a revamped defensive lineup, Cincinnati aims to exceed 9.5 wins, dominate the passing game and become a fantasy football powerhouse.

Jun 24, 2026

Iowa’s Recruiting Pivot: From Britt to Konkey

Iowa’s 2027 receiving corps took a hit when four‑star prospect Lawrence Britt announced his commitment to the Missouri Tigers, leaving the Hawkeyes without one of their top targets just weeks before the signing period. Enter Bennett Konkey, a 6‑foot‑3, 200‑pound wide receiver from Geneva, Illinois, whose blend of speed and leaping ability has drawn comparisons to past Hawkeye standouts. Konkey, ranked No. 12 among Illinois prospects and No. 238 nationally, listed Iowa among his final suitors alongside Northwestern, Iowa State, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Duke and Syracuse, and he has already taken unofficial visits to Iowa City. Coaches see Konkey as a potential game‑changer who can stretch defenses with his deep‑route speed, while his route precision remains a work in progress that the staff plans to refine through targeted drills. The loss of Britt also opens opportunities for existing receivers such as Charlie Jones and Reece Vander Zee, who are expected to shoulder more snaps as the offense looks to maintain its aerial threat. Iowa’s recruiting staff is now focused on securing Konkey’s pledge, a move that could reshape the team’s dynamics heading into the next season and reinforce the program’s reputation on the Mid‑West recruiting trail.

Jun 12, 2026