Film Room: Evaluating Intriguing Iowa 2026s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We started this offseason attempting to write up evaluations for as many student-athletes as possible. They've been added to their Prep Redzone profiles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More guys keep popping up, however. Here's another collection of seniors with something to prove in 2025:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1620090"],"_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-684f483aa4946"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bogh has updated his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17635388/tegan-bogh/highlights">Hudl page</a> with a few more individual game highlight videos. With four contests on there now, we can get a sense of how he logged 38.5 tackles (35 solo, 1.0 TFL) and six interceptions. Bogh also served as the team's top kick and punt returner, averaging 18.1 on kicks and 10.8 on punts. When viewing his clips, his feel for playing safety is evident. Bogh reads the offense pre-snap and is properly positioned when the ball is hiked. He flows well to the football and is a sound tackler. Bogh focuses on the quarterback's eyes and the receiver route tree, and breaks on the ball at the right time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691583"],"_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-684f4b227d9c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hedrington chipped in on defense last season, but much of his work was done on the offensive line. When we pop on his<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15121333/671d611be47f640f38af4c7a"> junior highlight video</a>, it reveals a powerful blocker that plays through the whistle and serves up plenty of pancakes. Hedrington's low pad level allows him to get leverage on opponents and put them on their heels from the snap. A producer in space, Hedrington can pick off multiple defenders on multiple levels on stretch running plays, and he's a beast on kick-out blocks. While there's not a lot of pass-pro clips on his film, he looks sound in them with smooth footwork and active hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1685835"],"_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-684f4b227da22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a junior in 2024, Swanson caught 13 passes for 256 yards and a touchdown. He delivered 23.0 tackles (8 solo, 5.0 TFL) with a pair of interceptions. On 14 kick returns, Swanson averaged 20.8 yards. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18152185/6753d29b234ad86ad72db8a1">11th-grade highlight video</a> shows how he gets the job done no matter where he is on the field. Crisp route running is the biggest key to his success. Swanson puts defensive backs on their heels whether he's working underneath or taking the top off. He's solidly built and can outmuscle folks for 50-50 balls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691595"],"_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-684f4dd5a6245"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A two-way standout, Kalainoff even pitched in with a couple of punts last season. His main work came on offense and defense, however. In a balanced attack, Kalainoff rushed for 689 yards (6.9 YPC) with seven touchdowns and caught five balls for 120 yards with three scores. He piled up 27.5 tackles (23 solo, 5.5 TFL) with 4.5 sacks. Kalainoff impressed on his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18147240/6726ea22bf323254c184f7a3">junior highlight video</a>. Athleticism is his calling card whether he's eluding defenders in space thanks to burst, power and sharp cuts or lining up off the edge. He could also be an outside linebacker in certain college schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691607"],"_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-684f53e48217f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Craig's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17874045/67b8f48dea7611f95593463c">highlight video</a> only contains clips from two games last season. He may have been limited by injury because he looks like someone you'd want on the field. Craig is powerful in bowling over blockers or disengaging from them. He's also quick and moves well laterally. Keeping his head up and eyes on the ball, Craig holds the line until he see the opportunity to drop the runner. Defensive tackle would be his position on the next level based on his high school film, but there's a chance he could succeed inside on the O-Line with his skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691621"],"_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-684f53e4821dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Landau did not rack up a lot of tackles as a junior in 2024. It's because his job was to lock down in coverage, which you see him doing well throughout his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18040007/671d951fc770cc78ad9d9fa6">11th-grade highlight video</a>. Landau lines up against outside receivers and can also be found in the slot, looking comfortable and displaying sound technique in both spots. He flips his hips easily and tracks the ball in the air. With a knack for defending bigger and smaller wideouts, he finishes plays, doing everything he can to disrupt the intended receivers completion of the catch until he hits the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->