Iowa 2027s Still Flying Under Recruiting Radar

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area   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.   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:   [player_tooltip player_id='2055839' first='Gage' last='Branderhorst'], ATH, Pella   Announced offers: None.   The Situation: If I need to be on an island by myself advocating for colleges to look Branderhorst's way, so be it. It's puzzling that the Pella senior isn't receiving more interest from schools at the next level based on what I saw in person at last year's state championships and what we all can witness when viewing his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16398668/6a0745b00d1894df99960f6b" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16398668/6a0745b00d1894df99960f6b">2025 highlight video</a>. Branderhorst recorded 59.0 tackles with 8.0 stops for loss in earning first-team all-district laurels for the Class 4A runners-up. He stands out playing outside linebacker for the Dutch. It could end up being his best fit in college. He's also fast and athletic enough to slot into a safety spot in certain schemes.   Branderhorst is not reporting college interest on his social media accounts. A strong senior season in one of the state's most consistently strong programs will hopefully increase his stock.   [player_tooltip player_id='2089994' first='Jacob' last='Breen'], ATH, Unity Christian   Announced offers: Northwestern College.   The Situation: Breen impacted games in all three phases as a Unity Christian junior last season. He hauled in 34 passes for 464 yards and two touchdowns, registered 15.0 tackles, 11 of which were of the solo variety, with a tackle for loss, and averaged 21.4 yards on 13 kick returns. As Breen showcases during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20084519/6921faff776090401ccd9e27" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/20084519/6921faff776090401ccd9e27">2025 highlight video</a>, there's potential for him to help colleges on either side of the ball and special teams. He could be a key target in the passing game or one who defends against opposing air attacks.   Northwestern College believes in the ability, having offered Breen a scholarship back in February. He camped at Michigan State and South Dakota last summer, and visited for games at Northwestern College and Dordt in the fall. Central, Behtel and South Dakota State invited him to campus this year.   [player_tooltip player_id='1696575' first='Emerson' last='Bridgewater'], TE/ATH, Madrid   Announced offers: South Dakota, Northern Iowa.   The Situation: When you play the same position as a classmate regarded as one of the country's top prospects there, you tend to be overshadowed. That's the case with Bridgewater, who is going to make the college that earns his commitment very happy. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound tight end is <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22169387/6903a03a6e29fafe1c8ffce2" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22169387/6903a03a6e29fafe1c8ffce2">packed with a projectable frame and a ton of potential</a>. A tremendous athlete, Bridgewater ranked second on the Madrid basketball team in scoring and rebounding this past winter. He caught 17 balls for 295 yards and four touchdowns, and collected 16 solo tackles and three stops for loss in earning first-team all-district recognition at Utility. I think the upside it the greatest at tight end, but a future coming off the edge should but be ruled out.   Northern Iowa and South Dakota recognized the upside, offering Bridgewater scholarships this winter. He attended an Iowa junior day. A lot of other programs have been asleep at the wheel. He's a guy that will blow up along the recruiting trail with a big senior season.   [player_tooltip player_id='2087287' first='Alex' last='Brodersen'], OL/DL/LS, Sergeant Bluff-Luton   Announced offers: None.   The Situation: Production isn't a problem for Brodersen. The first-team all-state offensive lineman helped Sergeant Bluff-Luton back to the state semifinals last season, where he caught my attention with his play. It's an impressive <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19347222/692df44e733bfca19ff8a941" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19347222/692df44e733bfca19ff8a941">junior highlight video of 2025</a>, too. Brodersen helped pave the way for a rushing attack that accumulated 3,739 yards (7.4 YPC) and 49 touchdowns. On defense, he accounted for 21.0 tackles, 11 of which were solo stops. Brodersen picked up 4.0 tackles for loss and a trio of sacks. I could see him flourishing on either side of the ball on the next level with the O-Line holding an edge at this point. His ability to contribute as a long snapper is an added bonus for schools putting together their rosters with limited space.   Brodersen attended an Augustana junior day in February. South Dakota State visited him at school in the winter, and he competed at a Jackrabbit camp in June. Northwestern College, Grand View, Northern Iowa, Winona State, North Dakota State and others have shown interest.   [player_tooltip player_id='1697468' first='Tebelle' last='Brooks'], DB/WR, Norwalk   Announced offers: None.   The Situation: Brooks is a guy flying too far below the recruiting radar relative to potential. The Norwalk senior flashes the upside during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19508534/68f12e1985677a328a838e8b" id="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19508534/68f12e1985677a328a838e8b">junior highlight video of 2025</a>. His abilities fit well in the secondary, where he could develop into a cornerback or safety. There's an easy changing of directions, notable straight-line speed to the ball and <a href="https://x.com/TebelleBrooks2/status/2056771217768489295?s=20" id="https://x.com/TebelleBrooks2/status/2056771217768489295?s=20">present strength</a>. His reported 4.5-second, 40-yard dash plays well in coverage and also in the return game, where he showed explosiveness and feel in doing it last year. It's a skill set that also might lead to success in the receiving game as well.   Brooks met with Simpson at Norwalk during May. He camped with Drake and UNI last summer. He's a guy that could rise by capitalizing on what should be more opportunity during his senior campaign.

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