Interesting Iowa 2027s Looking for College Homes

<!-- 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>Colleges have done well in mining Iowa's 2027 recruiting class. Twelve different guys have verbally committed to Power 4 programs. Quite a few others have pledged to FBS and FCS schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even with those sizable numbers, a lot of talent from the state for the cycle remains in the board. Here's a closer look at a group of them:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2048840' first='Eli' last='Mora']</strong>, <strong>ATH, West Sioux</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Announced offers:&nbsp;</strong>None.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Situation:</strong> I scouted West Sioux and Mora during the state semifinals at the UNI-Dome. The junior stood out as an interesting athlete with the versatility to figure in multiple positions on the next level, as we see when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14936839/68d15316c84f128180e5f7fe" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14936839/68d15316c84f128180e5f7fe">junior highlight video</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mora attended a Wartburg junior day in early May. He was invited to similar events at Lincoln University, Central College, Simpson, Upper Iowa and Dordt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colleges should take a closer look at Mora. There's potential for valuable production with further physical and football development when focus turns to a specific position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1616438' first='Emri' last='Jones'], RB, Johnston</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Announced offers:&nbsp;</strong>None. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Situation:</strong> Schools at the next level have been evaluating Jones for some time. He visited Iowa for a game at the end of the 2024 season and camped with the Hawkeyes the following June. He attended a Drake junior day in early February. He scheduled summer camps at Iowa, Minnesota State, Drake, St. Thomas and Illinois State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An accomplished club and high school basketball player, Jones is an excellent athlete with a ton of upside once he focuses on one sport in college. You can see that potential when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18293250/69397d4087360a5c43090a72" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18293250/69397d4087360a5c43090a72">junior highlight video</a> from the gridiron. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's worth further developing Jones as a running back. His frame has room to fill out and add strength without the loss of speed or quickness. It's also comforting knowing that his skills and body type could with at a different position and on special teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621096' first='Ty' last='Schlichting'], DL-LB, Cherokee Washington </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Announced offers:&nbsp;</strong>None. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Situation:</strong> Schlichting has been diligent with his recruiting process, getting out to summer camps last year, continuing to build relationships in the fall and keeping the momentum going into the spring. He's been invited to camps at North Dakota State, South Dakota, Eastern Illinois, Northwestern College, St. Thomas and Grand View. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a projectable frame with the ability to build strength while developing his skills at defensive end or outside linebacker at the next level. We can witness the explosion and burst when watching his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16293995/694427eb3903efb36878a676" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16293995/694427eb3903efb36878a676">junior highlight video</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1700035' first='George' last='Sandiford'], S/LB, Dubuque Senior </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Announced offers:&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Situation:</strong> Sandiford is a defender worthy of receiving more attention along the recruiting trail. He could line up at linebacker or safety, depending on the scheme, and would be a special teams' asset. He offers up evidence of all that during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20033112/6902a0600d2241dbb09473bd" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20033112/6902a0600d2241dbb09473bd">junior highlight video</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Upper Iowa played host to Sandiford for a game-day visit in the fall. He stopped at a Wisconsin-Platteville junior day this spring, and camped with Upper Iowa earlier this month. He's been invited to camps at Oklahoma State. North Dakota State, Northern Iowa, Illinois State and others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1971628' first='Mason' last='Moritz'], DL, Waukee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Announced offers:&nbsp;</strong>None. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Situation:</strong> Moritz being overshadowed by a Waukee roster filled with talent could benefit a college diving deeper into his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19467140/691b3bc73c1a0134b9bbe96b" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19467140/691b3bc73c1a0134b9bbe96b">junior highlight video</a>. It reveals a productive defensive end capable of getting after the quarterback and containing the run. The upside remaining also should be enticing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minnesota State, Augustana, Minnesota Duluth and Northwest Missouri State invited him to junior days. He's been asked to camp with North Dakota State. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->