All-State Teams: Iowa Class 5A Offense

With the <a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/11/prep-redzone-iowa-2025-mr-football-elite-all-state/">Elite All-State Team</a> taken care of, we'll spend the month of December handing out Class All-State awards, starting with the offensive side of the ball in 5A.   In writing these articles, we want to cast a wider net, expanding on the names that have already been established as the best of the best across classes, so we won't repeat names that were already listed on the Elite Team.   QUARTERBACK   [player_tooltip player_id='1204436' first='Mack' last='Heitland'], JR, Waukee Northwest   There were a plethora of all-state worthy quarterbacks in 5A this season, but Heitland takes the cake. First off, the junior threw a 5A-leading 28 touchdowns this season, and he was the only QB that was a night-in and night-out starter in the class to not throw a single interception all season long. That, and he threw the fifth-most passes in the entire class, completing 202-of-254 (79.5%) for another state-lead, 2,962 yards. Put all of that together, and Heitland led the largest class in Iowa in passer rating with a whopping 213.9.   RUNNING BACKS   [player_tooltip player_id='401669' first='Daniel' last='Larmie'], SR, Ankeny   The state's rushing leader for the majority of the season until the Hawks fell in the first round of the playoffs, Ankeny rode Larmie till the very end. With the second-most carries in 5A behind Mr. Iowa Football, [player_tooltip player_id='856072' first='Ian' last='Middleton'], Larmie finished the year with 221 carries for 1,322 yards and 13 touchdowns. A runner who can beat you in multiple ways, Larmie embraces contact and he can shake defenders out of their shoes with jukes.   [player_tooltip player_id='1699746' first='Campbell' last='Janis'], SR, Iowa City West   One of the hardest running tail backs you'll see in Iowa, Janis was a monster out of the backfield for the Trojans this season. The senior played much larger than his 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame, dishing out punishment to would be tacklers and pairing it with breakaway speed. Working to establish the passing game early in the year, Janis was the rock of the West offense, and he finished the season with 186 carries for 1,338 yards and 15 scores.   WIDE RECEIVERS   [player_tooltip player_id='1204437' first='Jordon' last='Green']   Somebody had to catch those passes from Heitland, right? A fellow junior for the Wolves, Green caught a 5A leading 68 receptions for 1,189 yards and 14 scores. A threat in the return game, too, Green is a speedster with excellent ball skills. He can take a screen pass 50+ yards to the endzone, or he can beat your best corner on a go-route with straight-line speed. Without any reported offers, FCS programs in the Midwest should be all over this kid.   [player_tooltip player_id='1241492' first='Jeffrey' last='Roberts']   Roberts was seemingly the the final puzzle piece to complete the dominant puzzle that was Dowling Catholic this season, serving as a deep threat that could make a play at any given moment. Committed to Iowa State, Roberts has the makings of a possession receiver that can snag any pass thrown in his vicinity. Improving in almost every facet this year, he and the Maroons both benefitted from his decision to join the program.   TIGHT END   [player_tooltip player_id='1234335' first='Cameron' last='Meiners'], SR, Ankeny Centennial   An underrated and possibly overlooked weapon for the Jaguars, much of the defense's priorities for Centennial opponents were to stop [player_tooltip player_id='401673' first='Javaris' last='Morgan'] this season. Once those safeties crept up and got a little to greedy, the Jaguars could beat defenses over the top with tight end, [player_tooltip player_id='1234335' first='Cameron' last='Meiners']. A tall and lanky pass-catcher, Meiners finished the year with just 16 receptions, but he made every single one of them count, averaging 30.1 yards per catch and totaling 432 yards and six scores.   OFFENSIVE LINE   [player_tooltip player_id='1241376' first='Colton' last='McClish'], SR, Johnston   The monstrous right guard sets the tone on the offensive line for the Dragons. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds with eye black all over his face, McClish is as intimidating as they come in 5A, imposing his will on defensive linemen in the middle of the Dragon OL.   A Northwest Missouri State commit, McClish's violence and athleticism lend more to the FCS level, and D1 coaches should be all over him before he signs with the Bearcats.   [player_tooltip player_id='1687041' first='Owen' last='Liechti'], SR, Ankeny   At 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, Liechti was dominant at left tackle for Ankeny this fall. One of the reasons Larmie made the list was because he had a blocker the caliber of Liechti up front. Tall and long with a mean streak, there's almost nowhere to go but up for the Montana commit, as he still has plenty of room on his frame to add good weight. A prospect with some swagger that will take down an opposing DL and let him know who just won the rep, Liechti will fit in well with the Grizzlies football program.   [player_tooltip player_id='1221959' first='Hayden' last='Bishop'], SR, Cedar Falls   One of my favorite prospects in the state that, again, has gone massively overlooked, [player_tooltip player_id='1221959' first='Hayden' last='Bishop'] could play any of the center or guard spots at the next level. A stout offensive lineman with a strong base and quick feet, where I've seen Bishop shine the most is in pass protection. With offers from UNI and Western Illinois, he deserves more interest from across the Missouri Valley Football Conference.   [player_tooltip player_id='1207820' first='Noah' last='White'], JR, Southeast Polk   The lone junior on this list, [player_tooltip player_id='1207820' first='Noah' last='White'] is a smart, solid offensive lineman. Technically sound, keeping his head up and his feet driving, White is an offensive lineman anybody at the 5A level would love to have. Versatile with reps at left tackle, left guard and center this season, the 6-foot-2, 297-pound lineman is only going to get bigger, stronger and better.   Braylin Dieken-Keahy, SR, Ankeny Centennial   A big prospect at 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds, Dieken-Keahey showed some potential for versatility this season. Not only a mauler that got push with excellent pad-level, the star Jaguar offensive lineman did so with speed. Heading to South Dakota State, the senior will have every opportunity to develop into a special player for the Jackrabbits, one of the top FCS programs in the country.

With the Elite All-State Team taken care of, we'll spend the month of December handing out Class All-State awards, starting with the offensive side of the ball in 5A.