Still Available Iowa ’25s Who Shouldn’t Be

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College football's ever-changing landscape is impacting various groups of student-athletes. Prep prospects face a high level of uncertainty compared to the era before the transfer portal and NIL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a rundown of uncommitted seniors that could help programs on the next level: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1418087' first='Miles' last='Robbins'], 6-2, 240, LB Spencer: A Class 4A all-state first-teamer in 2024, Robbins collected 30.5 tackles (19 solo, 5.5 TFL) and 3.5 sacks. He also rushed for 782 yards (6.4 YPC) and eight touchdowns. He shows us he's a football player capable of helping programs on the next level throughout his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16383719/671ee98717341fdb999da661">senior highlight video</a>. Colleges might prefer him as a big running back capable of picking up tough yards inside while also offering shiftiness and impressive straight-line speed. On defense, he's effective as a stand-up end, understanding the importance of setting the edge and playing within the scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1278827' first='Mason' last='Wahl'], 6-6, 300, IOL, AC/GC: The senior helped pave the way for one of the state's top rushing attacks. The Chargers averaged 8.5 yards per carry and scored 51 touchdowns on the ground. Wahl is an athletic interior offensive lineman. He ranked among his basketball team's leading rebounders this winter and the agility it takes to succeed in that sport aids him on the O-Line, where's he light on his feet while also being strong and powerful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1123309' first='Javon' last='Sanders'], 6-1, 185, RB, DM Lincoln: Sanders has been one of the state's most productive running backs during the last few seasons. He rushed for 833 yards (7.4 YPC) and six touchdowns for a team that won one game in 2024. He added 12 catches for 156 yards and a score. Sanders' <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18557356/674dea1ed7231bf1f0cd58b9">senior video highlights</a> feature his versatility as a ball carrier. He can gain tough yards inside, pick his way through traffic and take it the distance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='252331' first='Kolton' last='Borcherding-Johnson'], 6-1, 260, DT, Norwalk: Kolton's oldest brother, Maddux, is a freshman with the Iowa football program. His other brother, Kadan, is a member of Grand Views' 2025 recruiting class. Kolton is more than capable of helping a program smart enough to offer him an opportunity. Like Maddux, Kolton is a standout on the wrestling mat in addition to shining on the gridiron. The sports complement each other in requiring leverage, hand fighting and balance as you can see watching Kolton's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16045600/673658d8850fb3899a4c64d5">senior highlight video</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1361539' first='Jakob' last='Phillips'], 5-11, 170, ATH, North Polk: A first-team all-state defensive back, Phillips could also fit at receiver on the next level. Special teams' contributions can be expected. His well-rounded skill set is on full display during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16120968/674f8fd9d63034af619c7ad9">senior highlight video</a>. He played a leading role in helping the Comets win the Class 4A state championship with a 13-0 record. Phillips looks best suited to be a safety at the next level. He's athletic and physical with a knack for diagnosing plays and pursuing the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1418155' first='Cayden' last='Mayfield'], 6-2, 175, Dallas Center-Grimes: A long-limbed defensive back, Mayfield is an intriguing prospect in the secondary. He produced 23.0 tackles (19 Solo, 1.0 TFL) with 12 pass breakups as a senior in 2024. As we can witness while watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14992860/672258faab5e124bb281cab0">senior highlight tape</a>, Mayfield shows impressive actions and is technically sound playing outside cornerback. He sticks to his man in coverage and breaks well on the ball. Mayfield does a nice job keeping his eye on the quarterback while also reading the receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->