2027s Receive First In-State Division I Offers Part 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taking a look at each 2027 prospect in Iowa that recently received a Division I offer from either Drake or Northern Iowa in the last month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2026/04/2027s-receive-first-in-state-division-i-offers/">2027s Receive First In-State Division I Offers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2147654"],"_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-69f0de924784e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holding down the left tackle spot on an offensive line that included other Division I prospects a year older than him, [player_tooltip player_id='2147654' first='Evan' last='Behrens'] earned his right to play at one of the more important positions in football for Johnston last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A forward mover, Behrens did a good job of engaging with opposing defensive linemen and imposing his will despite standing at just 250 pounds. A tall and long offensive lineman at 6-foot-5, Behrens has a ton of room to fill out his frame, and with that, loads of potential to continue to hone his craft as a potential Division I lineman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Behrens received an offer from Northern Iowa in late March. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1924734"],"_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-69f0de92477a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A double-team machine that could help take out defensive tackles or defensive linemen before moving to the next level and taking on a linebacker in the run game, [player_tooltip player_id='1924734' first='Simon' last='Hauser'] made it much easier to run through the A and B gaps on the right side of the line for North Polk. The Comets often -- intelligently -- ran the ball to his side in short-yard situations, either moving for a first down or a score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A stout OL in one-on-one matchups with defensive tackles, too, Hauser held his own in pass-protection and run-blocking, stonewalling opposing defensive linemen at the line of scrimmage before they even get a chance at the Comet ball-carriers. Hauser received an offer from Drake on April 28. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361350"],"_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-69f21b007f2b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young defensive back with Power 4 bloodlines in Iowa City, [player_tooltip player_id='1361350' first='Abdul' last='Hodge Jr']. is one of the top defensive backs in Iowa. A long, quick DB that possesses the physical tools to play man or zone coverage, along with defending small, scatty receivers and tall, lanky X-receivers, Hodge has the makings of a Division I cornerback. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An aggressive open-field tackler despite his 165-pound size, Hodge fires off with a head of steam to bring down ball-carriers in space, closing in with straight-line speed. Solid in one-on-one coverage, too, Hodge effectively uses physicality off the line of scrimmage and his length to swat away passes in the air. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hodge, who most recently picked up an offer from Northern Iowa in March, also holds offers from Lindenwood and South Dakota. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2159570"],"_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-69f0de92478c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A long defensive end with a high motor, [player_tooltip player_id='2159570' first='Trace' last='Tecklenburg'] isn't monstrously large at 6-foot-5 and 215-pounds, but his light frame allows for him to chase down quarterbacks when a play breaks down, a running back that takes off to the outside or a receiver that catches a screen pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moving with purpose and keeping his eyes on the ball, Tecklenburg doesn't let play-action or draws throw off his pursuit, finding the ball wherever it goes. He also uses his length to disengage with opposing offensive linemen, especially if the ball comes his way. He'll keep his distance and shed a block to make the tackle for the Dragons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition to a few Division 2 offers, Tecklenburg recently received an offer from Drake. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1643647"],"_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-69f0de9247937"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The biggest offensive lineman on the Gilbert OL, Trent Wesselman immediately pops as a Division I-caliber tackle. Holding down the right tackle spot for the Tigers, Wesselman is physically imposing, immediately catching the eye of opposing defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If his size doesn't jump out right away, his play does. A mean blocker that will take an opposing defensive lineman completely out of the play by pushing them to the sideline, as far away from the ball as possible or into the dirt, Wesselman plays the game with no mercy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Already holding offers from South Dakota, Lindenwood and Western Illinois, Wesselman just recently added an offer from Northern Iowa on April 25. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->