’26 Rankings Update: Notable Uncommitted Seniors

<!-- 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><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/scouting-reports-juniors-that-jumped-forward/">Scouting Reports: Juniors That Jumped Forward</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final Prep Redzone Iowa rankings for <a href="https://prepredzone.com/iowa/rankings/2026-rankings/">the Class of 2026 </a>dropped Monday with almost 900 student-athletes listed. We saw quite a bit of movement as guys shined during their final high schools seasons this fall. It turned out to be a very solid senior class with the Top 12 guys in this update having signed scholarship offers with Power 4 programs. Beyond that group, quite a few other players agreed to deals at lower levels. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>College coaches should take note, however. Talented prospects remain uncommitted at the time of this story publishing. That's a function of the transfer portal and reduced roster sizes impacting high school recruiting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are next-level performers still looking for college homes: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='283945' first='Jayden' last='Brown'], WR/DB, West Des Moines Valley - </strong>Reported scholarship offers from about a half dozen top FCS programs last winter through the spring but has not posted anything publicly about his recruitment since then...caught 38 balls for 534 yards and four touchdowns...averaged 19.0 yards on six punt returns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='850243' first='Brayton' last='Alford'], ATH, Kuemper Catholic - </strong>Iowa State jumped in with an offer, his first, during the season. Then head coach Matt Campbell left for Penn State...Boise State also offered...caught 51 balls for 714 yards and seven TDs, adding two more scores on the ground...totaled 86.0 tackles (51 solo, 6.5 TFL), 3.0 sacks and six interceptions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1358226' first='Logan' last='Lashbrook'], TE/DE, Janesville - </strong>In the discussion for being the most under-recruited member of Iowa's 2026 Class, Lashbrook reported visiting the Hawkeyes and Northern Iowa for games this season...caught five touchdowns and ran for three more...racked up 87.0 tackles, 6.5 stops for loss and 3.0 sacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221954' first='Cael' last='Roberts'], OL/DL, Southeast Polk - </strong>The Ram senior has reported offers from UNI and Grand View offer along with interest from Iowa State. The powerful Roberts was named a first-team all-district offensive lineman this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401669' first='Daniel' last='Larmie'], RB, Ankeny - </strong>The Hawk senior has been a staple in stories written about top uncommitted guys for a couple of years now. Iowa played host to him on a visit early this season, and he's reported hearing from programs like Minnesota, Syracuse, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois and others...rushed for 1,322 yards (6.0 YPC) and 13 touchdowns, adding 17 receptions for 191 yards and a score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1234328' first='Lloydson' last='Nyenow Jr']., WR, Cedar Rapids Jefferson - </strong>Nyenow Jr. reported receiving scholarship offers from Northern Iowa, Lindenwood, Minnesota State and Upper Iowa before June...caught 42 passes for 629 yards and five touchdowns, and was credited with six pancake blocks...averaged 11.8 yards on 12 punt returns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1619389' first='Kenyon' last='Purnell'], OL/DL, Davenport North - </strong>The Wildcat senior lineman announced an offer from Jacksonville State on Dec. 4 after reporting that Youngstown State did the same last summer...registered 36.5 tackles (31.0 solo) with 18.0 stops for loss and a sack...athleticism also played well on the offensive line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1221959' first='Hayden' last='Bishop'], OL, Cedar Falls - </strong>A multi-year starter on what is annually one of the state's top offensive lines, Bishop has reported offers from Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wayne State, Peru State and Sioux Falls...helped Cedar Falls put up more than 3,000 yards of total offense against a tough schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1241533' first='Ty' last='Sanchez-Evans'], TE/LB, Mason City - </strong>Has claimed opportunities from Southwest Minnesota State, Upper Iowa, Mount Mercy, William Jewell, St. Ambrose and Wisconsin-River Falls...caught 26 throws for 314 yards and three touchdowns...45.0 tackles (37 solo, 3.0 TFL) and a sack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1668461' first='Zach' last='Nelson'], ATH, Neola Tri-Center - </strong>Mount Mercy and Graceland have reportedly extended offers this fall after he competed at camps with Iowa, Iowa State, South Dakota State and others during the summer...72 receptions for 1022 yards and 11 touchdowns...41.5 tackles (38 solo) with four interceptions, including a Pick-6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370666' first='Aaron' last='Honore'], ATH, Iowa City Regina Catholic - </strong>Reported opportunities from Central and St. Ambrose at the end of last month with interest from Wartburg, Grand View, Calvin and more...first-team all-district for state finalist...threw 35-yard touchdown on only pass attempt...16 carries for 220 yards and four touchdowns...four catches for 60 yards...35.0 tackles (2.0 TFL), interception, five pass breakups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1240470' first='Emmanuel' last='Diers'], RB/WR, Pella - </strong>One of the more productive skill position players of the last two seasons, Diers visited Iowa last season but hasn't posted much publicly about his recruitment...rushed for 1,807 yards (6.2 YPC) and 14 touchdowns...42 catches for 420 yards and four scores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1240481' first='Jackson' last='Davis'], Edge, Waukee Northwest - </strong>Drake and Upper Iowa have reportedly offered...visited South Dakota during the season...interest from Air Force, Dartmouth, Northern Iowa and others...36.0 tackles (25 solo), 11.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks for first team in school history to reach state semifinals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401673' first='Javaris' last='Morgan'], RB, Ankeny Centennial - </strong>Reported a scholarship offer from St. Thomas on Dec. 2...officially visited Midland University...rushed for 1,224 yards, gaining 10.4 yards per attempt, and 18 touchdowns...hauled in 22 balls for 222 yards and four scores...averaged 20.8 yards on six kick returns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='856072' first='Ian' last='Middleton'], RB, Dowling Catholic - </strong>State's Gatorade Player of the Year helped power Dowling to 5A state title with 1,767 yards (6.3 YPC) and 19 touchdowns on the ground...six catches for 43 yards and a score...reported opportunity from Midland University last week...claimed offer from St. Ambrose last month. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->