2026 Preseason All‑Iowa Football Teams Unveiled
The Des Moines Register announces the 2026 preseason All‑Iowa football teams, recognizing 78 players across three divisions.
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The Des Moines Register announces the 2026 preseason All‑Iowa football teams, recognizing 78 players across three divisions.
The Register, together with statewide writers and coaches, has released its preseason All‑Iowa football teams, honoring the top players set to be celebrated in December.

Iowa has secured 13 high school commitments for the 2027 class, featuring standout linebackers, offensive linemen, and playmakers from across the Midwest and beyond.

Keyon Thomas, a three-star running back from Indianapolis, announced his commitment to the University of Iowa, choosing the Hawkeyes over several other programs and highlighting the staff's development focus.

Iowa’s 2027 recruiting class now stands at ten pledges, featuring standout athletes from across the Midwest who could redefine the Hawkeyes’ future.
Gavin Stecker, a four-star linebacker from Bettendorf, announced his commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes in December 2023, becoming the first player from the 2027 class to do so. He chose Iowa over offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, and Minnesota, drawn by the program's track record of producing NFL linebackers and its enduring culture under head coach Kirk Ferentz.
Gavin Stecker, a four‑star linebacker from Bettendorf, announced his commitment to Iowa in December 2023, becoming the first recruit in the 2027 class to do so. His decision reflects a blend of family legacy, program stability and a clear vision for his development.
Gavin Stecker, a four-star linebacker from Bettendorf, announced his commitment to Iowa in December 2023, becoming the first recruit in the 2027 class to do so. His decision reflects both the program’s defensive pedigree and its stable leadership under longtime coach Kirk Ferentz.