Diamonds in the Rough: Uncommitted 2026s in Iowa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're making some headway in our pursuit of writing up as many scouting reports as possible this spring. Evaluation is the ground floor of the Prep Redzone Iowa operation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's another group of student-athletes still looking for college homes: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1358176"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f82cd1e447d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stafford is not hard to find. The 6-foot-7, 320-pound high school junior kinda stands out. That'd be the case even if he wasn't playing eight-player football. It's an alignment that would be a detriment for someone of his size if he were slow and un-athletic. He's agile, as we see in the first clip of his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17916542/672ae4dccd069cd96f9d5fb5">junior highlight video</a>, when he swats away a would-be blocker and crashes down on the ball carrier. There's plenty more evidence of him running down tackles in space in addition to being a tough, physical matchup for opponents. Stafford would be wise to attend college summer camps so coaches can see him take on bigger offensive linemen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619460"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f82cd1e44fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wroe enjoyed a productive junior season that saw him record 42.0 tackles, 34 of which were solo. He also registered 3.0 tackles for loss. When watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18093092/672974e2bf323254c18843ae">junior highlight video</a>, we witness an athletic hybrid defender. Wroe might fit best as a linebacker in some schemes. He's quick enough with capable coverage skills to occupy a strong safety spot. The Tigers line him on the edge at times, where his burst and speed are a benefit. Versatility and athleticism make Wroe an intriguing prospect that could open eyes at college camps this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241514"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f82cd1e4544"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not long into watching Honts' <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18331271/670df39c864ff0418c418370">junior highlight video </a>you notice someone who embraces football's physicality. He plays left tackle for the Beavers, exploding off of the snap and getting into the chest of defenders. Honts plays with power and good leg drive. He did the job at defensive tackle last season, too, and some college programs might prefer him there. He also might best fit at guard or center, where his quickness and athleticism would work well. Honts would benefit from getting in front of college coaches at summer camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241521"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f82cd1e458a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is a disruptive defender. He works at outside linebacker for the Lions, who take advantage of his toughness and physicality on the second level of their defense. The ability to cover also makes him a fit there. Johnson might best fit as a strong safety on the next level. His size and skill set are suited for that position as we can witness when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14990850/675ca2e52c0fe29843ef321b">junior highlight video</a>. Johnson piled up 40.5 tackles (24 solo, 5.0 TFL) last season. One of his two interceptions was a Pick Six. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1359006"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f82cd1e45e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the better athletes among the Gaels, Swisher runs the show as their starting quarterback. He threw for 15 touchdowns and ran for two more scores last season. Swisher's<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18085543/675b05ace04a191cc31202ca"> junior highlight video</a> shows us a signal caller that puts the ball on his receivers, giving them chances to make plays. As a runner, Swisher eludes would-be tacklers with regularity. He could still keep developing behind center, but the athleticism and frame might work at other positions, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1466769"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67f82cd1e4627"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jordan delivered as a junior in 2024. He piled up 43.0 tackles (20 solo, 10.5 TFL) and 7.0 sacks. Jordan recovered a pair of fumbles. When watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18559901/672b966a7e6f7b7de76e8fd6">junior highlight video</a>, Jordan shines as a 4-3 defensive end. He's fast off of the snap on the outside and also understands the importance of setting the edge. Jordan looks comfortable lining up at either end. He shows impressive straight-line speed, making it difficult for quarterbacks to shake him once he has a bead on them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->