PRZ Iowa | 2025 Watchlist | Names to Know: Offense

There are some elite youngsters in Iowa’s class of 2025 who have already made an impact on Friday nights or, at the very least, have shown one way or another that they are full of ability that is just waiting in the wings. Either way, these Freshmen have their programs set up for the next few years and it is only a matter of time before they take center stage. Get to know these offensive stars below. [player_tooltip player_id="245608" first="Jack" last="Wallace"], QB, Iowa City West, 6’3 205, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15145032/617455c1ff01a80990c28d59">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jackwallaceIA">Twitter</a> Wallace, the only Freshman to start at Quarterback in 5A, may not have lit it up in his debut season for the Trojans, but all signs that he put on film are pointing to him being on the cusp of doing so. The obvious things, like his measurables and athletic ability, are clear, but what really enforces the notion that he is a premiere player is the poise and efficiency he played with. For such a young player to sit back, against some of the state’s top defenses, and make such decisive, well-informed throws is very impressive. Expect the numbers to go up for Wallace in year two. [player_tooltip player_id="252221" first="Alex" last="Manske"], QB/S, Algona, 6’2 195, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13547078/615bc214b018990b88b30ada">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexManske4">Twitter</a> Manske put together just about the best season you could expect from a Freshman who played Safety recording 72.5 tackles and 3 interceptions. Expect him to be one of Iowa’s best two-way players starting next year as he looks to be the Bulldogs’ heir apparent at Quarterback. There is no shortage of athleticism in his game and the way he got to the ball as often as he did from depth is so impressive. It is easy to see how transferable his skill set could be to playing Quarterback and use his defensive highlights to envision what he will do with the ball in his hands. [player_tooltip player_id="252224" first="Jett" last="Each"], QB, Ankeny, 5’10 145, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2FjXXD">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Jett_Each">Twitter</a> Ankeny has been fortunate to string together some of the best Quarterbacks the state has seen over the last few years and it looks like that trend is certain to continue with [player_tooltip player_id="252224" first="Jett" last="Each"] on deck. Each has shown an incredible commitment to developing his craft by competing with Level Up 7 on 7 and traveling to Chicago to work with Quarterback development specialist Greg Holcomb of Next Level Athletix. He looked really impressive working on advanced throws in Chicago; the mechanics were certainly on point. There should be no doubt about his mobility in or out of the pocket. [player_tooltip player_id="252230" first="Jamison" last="Poe"], RB, Ames, 5’9 150, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2GGh14">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/jamison_poe">Twitter</a> Poe, one of two Freshman phenoms in the Ames backfield, impressed to the tune of 864 total yards and 6 touchdowns. He runs with so much burst and shake all wrapped up in a low, powerful center of gravity. The way he accelerates and adjusts speeds as he changes direction is dangerous. All of those attributes in combination make for a back who is very hard to tackle. Poe appears to be at his best behind lead blockers and pulling Linemen. One of his more impressive runs came on a Jet GT Power. Ames will be able to get creative with Poe’s vast skill set. [player_tooltip player_id="252231" first="DeShawn" last="Long"], RB, Ames, 5’11 165, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14194111/61897c9d90eee1080c41f68b">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/_DeShawnLong">Twitter</a> Long is a downhill, hit the gap style of Running Back. The Little Cyclones appear to have quite the thunder and lightning one-two punch brewing in their backfield. Long accounted for 381 total yards and 7 touchdowns. He is a load to get to the ground and the kind of player you want to allow to build a head of steam at the snap and hit the line of scrimmage in a hurry. This makes him dangerous near the goal line or when Ames needs to move the chains. When he hits top speed, though, look out; as his vision and awareness develops he will be a threat at all times. [player_tooltip player_id="252312" first="Brady" last="Kurt"], TE/WR, Independence, 6’0 160, <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2GPGgh">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyKurt33">Twitter</a> Independence does an excellent job of utilizing Tight Ends and H Backs in their offense as blockers and receiving threats. It looks like the Mustangs have another up and comer that fits the mold. [player_tooltip player_id="252312" first="Brady" last="Kurt"] was a touchdown machine on the outside of formations last year at the Freshman level and there are going to be plenty of targets available next year with four out of their five top targets graduating. He made lots of difficult, contested catches and appears to have the physical tools and athletic skill set to be able to line up across offensive sets. Keep an eye on Kurt. [player_tooltip player_id="252313" first="Kolton" last="Koopmans"], TE/LB, West Sioux, 6’1 195, <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/13541611/Kolton-Koopmans/highlights">hudl</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KoltonKoopmans">Twitter</a> Koopmans, who made meaningful contributions on the way to West Sioux’s title appearance this fall, has the makings of a two-way star. He will have the opportunity to step into a larger role and seize playing time with many of the Falcons’ top receivers and tacklers graduating. Koopmans has the physical maturity and ability to handle that kind of workload on both sides of the ball. He caught a couple of passes and totaled 13.5 tackles in the latter part of the season. In doing so he displayed the kind of fearlessness and body control you would expect from an older player.