Introducing the Iowa Class of 2029 Watch List

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We're excited to release our introduction to Iowa's 2029 Class this week. The Watch List includes 200 freshmen from around the state, a group that is sure to grow. Our 2026 rankings recognize almost 900 student-athletes.

The '29 rundown caps off our recent series of updates. The others can be found at the following links: 2026, 2027, 2028.

Updating and growing previous classes always is enjoyable. That said, a first-time release begins a special journey for all involved.

Once again, it's an in-state class boasting big potential on the offensive line. It's Iowa. What else did you expect? Charlie Azzaline Charlie Azzaline 6'3" | 215 lbs | OL/DL Assumption | 2029 IA , Grady Farley Grady Farley 6'3" | 280 lbs | OL Cedar Rapids Kennedy | 2029 IA , Klay Pace Klay Pace 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL/DL Epworth Western Dubuque | 2029 IA , Ben Smith Ben Smith 6'3" | 245 lbs | OL/EDGE Gilbert | 2029 IA and Lincoln Walsworth Lincoln Walsworth 6'5" | 240 lbs | OL/DL Cedar Falls | 2029 IA are some of the names standing out early on in the game.

Not to be outdone, the '29 group also stands strong on the other side of the trench. Kellan Bousum Kellan Bousum 6'3" | 190 lbs | DL/TE Johnston | 2029 IA , Kaiden Daugherty Kaiden Daugherty 6'0" | 215 lbs | DL/OL Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson | 2029 IA , Cade Duffy Cade Duffy 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/OL Adel DeSoto Minburn | 2029 IA , Griffin Mohr Griffin Mohr 6'2" | 235 lbs | DL/OL Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2029 IA , Braylen Bolsinger Braylen Bolsinger 6'2" | 180 lbs | EDGE/TE Linn-Mar Marion | 2029 IA , Toussaint Nkunzi Toussaint Nkunzi 6'0" | 195 lbs | EDGE Prairie | 2029 IA and Kale Ploog Kale Ploog 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL/OL Northeast | 2029 IA reside among an interesting collection of defensive linemen with upside.

Ethan Cole Ethan Cole 5'9" | 140 lbs | QB/DB Marion | 2029 IA , Hunter Daniel Hunter Daniel 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB/DB Ankeny Centennial | 2029 IA , Kolt Davis Kolt Davis 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Bettendorf | 2029 IA , Hudsyn De Jager Hudsyn De Jager 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln | 2029 IA , Emmett Joynt Emmett Joynt 5'9" | 145 lbs | QB Dallas Center-Grimes | 2029 IA , Julian Parsons Julian Parsons 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB/DB Washington | 2029 IA , Colton Platt Colton Platt 5'11" | 185 lbs | QB/LB Spencer | 2029 IA , Landon Thein Landon Thein 5'10" | 140 lbs | QB Iowa City Liberty | 2029 IA , John Thoms John Thoms 5'9" | 165 lbs | QB Linn-Mar Marion | 2029 IA ,
Alex Vogt Alex Vogt 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB/DB Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn | 2029 IA , Brody Wegher Brody Wegher 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB/DB Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2029 IA and Wyatt Wilson Wyatt Wilson 5'5" | 145 lbs | QB/DB Monticello | 2029 IA are quarterbacks on solid footing heading into Year 2 of prep football.

Wide receiver is a spot continuing to ascend in the state. Kam Chapman Kam Chapman 6'2" | 160 lbs | WR/DB Johnston | 2029 IA , Tate DeRouchey Tate DeRouchey 5'11" | 165 lbs | WR/DB Ankeny Centennial | 2029 IA , Caleb Dickey Caleb Dickey 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR/RB Cedar Falls | 2029 IA , Naylor Glass Naylor Glass 5'10" | 150 lbs | WR/DB Sioux City East | 2029 IA , Kain Hale Kain Hale 5'7" | 140 lbs | WR/DB Johnston | 2029 IA , Lovelle Jones Lovelle Jones 5'10" | 145 lbs | WR/DB Iowa City | 2029 IA , Maddon McIntire Maddon McIntire 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR/DB Clear Lake | 2029 IA , Jackson Phelps Jackson Phelps 6'4" | 180 lbs | WR/EDGE Dowling Catholic | 2029 IA , Luis Pineda Luis Pineda 5'8" | 150 lbs | WR/DB Oelwein | 2029 IA , Jack Scieszinski Jack Scieszinski 6'0" | 150 lbs | WR/DB Lewis Central | 2029 IA , Devonta Toe Devonta Toe 5'11" | 205 lbs | WR/RB Waukee Northwest | 2029 IA and Jay William Jay William 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR/DB Storm Lake | 2029 IA help put this a group in consideration for the top position in the class.

The linebacker spot is well represented in the '29 rankings release. Zach Crosman Zach Crosman 5'11" | 160 lbs | LB/WR Ogden | 2029 IA , Kipton Curless Kipton Curless 5'9" | 160 lbs | LB Ankeny Centennial | 2029 IA , Jameson Daubendiek Jameson Daubendiek 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB/WR Greene County | 2029 IA , Turner Derossett Turner Derossett 5'9" | 150 lbs | LB/RB West Marshall | 2029 IA , Gavyn Gatewood Gavyn Gatewood 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB Ankeny | 2029 IA , Joe Kielman Joe Kielman 5'7" | 150 lbs | LB/RB West Marshall | 2029 IA , Cael Moore Cael Moore 5'9" | 175 lbs | LB/TE Lewis Central | 2029 IA , Kaleb Nelson Kaleb Nelson 5'10" | 185 lbs | LB/OL Underwood | 2029 IA and Appley Rees Appley Rees 5'11" | 165 lbs | LB/TE Bishop Heelan | 2029 IA already are impressing and flashing premium potential.

Running back could end up being one of the stronger units in this recruiting cycle. Marquis Anderson Marquis Anderson 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB/LB Waterloo East | 2029 IA , Davis Caves Davis Caves 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB/LB North Polk | 2029 IA , Max Flander Max Flander 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB/LB Dowling Catholic | 2029 IA , Gabe Kaufman Gabe Kaufman 6'0" | 155 lbs | RB/WR Creston | 2029 IA , Leo Manson Leo Manson 5'6" | 135 lbs | RB/DB East Buchanan | 2029 IA , Landon Muhlbauer Landon Muhlbauer 5'11" | 155 lbs | RB/DB Spencer | 2029 IA , Joe Niegsch Joe Niegsch 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB/LB Gilbert | 2029 IA , Will Paye Will Paye 5'7" | 170 lbs | RB/LB Waukee | 2029 IA , Jamar Soulinthavong Jamar Soulinthavong 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Ankeny | 2029 IA and Zadok Swanson Zadok Swanson 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB/WR Ankeny | 2029 IA provide evidence that the future looks bright with them toting the rock.

As you would expect for a class with just one high school season under its belt, it's tough to pin down positions for a number of guys. We categorize them as Athletes capable of developing at several spots. Jahlil Clay Jahlil Clay 5'9" | 150 lbs | ATH Prairie | 2029 IA , Jett Sheedy Jett Sheedy 5'7" | 145 lbs | ATH Davenport North | 2029 IA and Pierre Shield Pierre Shield 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH West Liberty | 2029 IA are exciting prospects fitting into that box.

We know that the tight end legacy runs deep in Iowa. The freshman class should help keep the good times rolling there. Riggins Hanson Riggins Hanson 6'0" | 185 lbs | TE/WR Creston | 2029 IA , Jack Miller Jack Miller 6'1" | 185 lbs | TE/LB Central DeWitt | 2029 IA and JR Samuels JR Samuels 6'3" | 195 lbs | TE/LB MOC-Floyd Valley | 2029 IA lead a group packed with potential.

Iowa is an underrated source of producing defensive backs for the next level. Ace Schwieger Ace Schwieger 5'8" | 145 lbs | DB/WR Prairie | 2029 IA and Tytan Weymiller Tytan Weymiller 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB/QB Waukon | 2029 IA are a pair of dudes off to excellent starts to their prep careers.

Again, we're only on the ground floor of building this class. We're ready to evaluate more guys. That's where you come in. If you don't have film posted on Hudl or elsewhere, time's a wasting. It's needed in order to write about you guys.