Analyzing Interesting Iowa 2026s Entering Final Season

<!-- 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>The recruiting clock is all over the place these days. With so much roster movement within college programs, high schoolers are forced to be patient at times. No need to panic if you're still on the board with your senior season beginning. There's still opportunity to impress scouts that will end up with openings on the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a group of guys that can raise their stock during the 2025 campaign:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848887"],"_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-68aa3bdc85268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van Schepen proved he was a versatile weapon with the ball in his hands last season. In 2024, the junior threw two touchdown passes, rushed for 142 yards and a score, and hauled in 36 passes for 337 yards and a TD. All of that earned him all-district laurels. During his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17978273/67ac2a3a271c87a66c4e169d">11th-grade highlight video</a>, Van Schepen displays a well-rounded skill set as a receiver. The first clip has him lining up in the slot, catching a ball on an intermediate route, and then turning up the field for a long touchdown where he eludes and outruns defenders. He also shows an aptitude for running the option at quarterback and is the type of athlete that projects at multiple positions on the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1848913"],"_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-68aa424e7f361"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van Egdom showed off a broad skill set as a junior for the Nighthawks last season. He caught eight passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. On defense, he totaled 16.0 tackles (7 solo, 1.0 TFL). Van Egdom also returned kicks and punts for Boyden Hull/RockValley. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18003985/67ae95cc426186eb67e137d5">11th-grade highlight video</a> reveals a versatile performer that his statistics portend. Van Egdom runs a crisp route out of the slot for a touchdown on the first clip. On the next frame, he blows up a running play crashing downhill from the secondary. A three-phase contributor, Van Egdom seems like a prospect capable of helping plenty of college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1849109"],"_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-68aa6f4536fb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Myers was a disruptive defensive lineman for the Panthers in 2024. He contributed 9.5 tackles, seven of which were of the solo variety. Myers was credited with 5.0 tackles for loss and a half sack. During his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15090198/68067c7d3769bd1b1d4d4d8f">junior highlight video</a>, he pops off the film on both sides of the ball. It's an impressive burst off of the snap from either trench with power and quickness. Physicality stands out when it comes to defining Myers' game. You really can envision him playing on the interior of either front at the next level. He's one to watch in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1850324"],"_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-68ab454541fee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meier disrupted proceedings of opposing offenses to the point where he racked up seven tackles for loss and a pair of sacks as a junior last season. Eleven of his 17.0 total tackles were of the solo variety. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17764398/681ce5d1af5234e4af365d8f">11th-grade highlight video</a> reveals an intriguing prospect coming off of the edge. Meier fires off of the snap and overwhelms the offensive tackle before he can set up. If there is engagement, Meier has a good feel for picking the right move to beat his guy and strength to get by him. Meier is a good athlete that also could help on special teams at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1687437"],"_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-68ab6b5f78b37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meadows hauled in 35 balls for 433 yards and a touchdown as a junior for the Sabers in 2024. He chipped in on defense with an interception and also contributed on special teams. During his 11th-grade highlight video, we witness how Meadows gets the job done. He's a versatile receiver, capable of taking a short pass and making guys miss in space or sprinting by them to get deep. Meadows does a great job selling his routes, cutting on a dime and putting the defenders off balance. He adjusts his routes and breaks them off when necessary. He's one to keep an eye on this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1248123"],"_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-68ab790490265"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gomez is a good athlete whose main position is kicker. At that spot as a junior last season, he produced seven touchbacks out of 23 kickoffs, connected on 1 of 2 field-goal attempts and 13 of 15 extra-point attempts. Gomes also registered 14.5 tackles (7 solo, 3.5 TFL) and a sack, completed a pass and caught four passes for 71 yards. His <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17917465/6705ee0dd676d31182ed6458">11th-grade highlight video</a> includes his kickoffs, extra points and field goals. Gomez generates plenty of power with a smooth and easy leg swing. He also alters his starting point depending on ball placement and gets through his process quickly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->