Appreciating These Dynamic 2026s in Iowa

<!-- 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>We've been focusing on seniors-to-be recently in our offseason project designed to analyze as many highlight videos as possible. It's helped us bulk up evaluations on the site, which is good for everybody. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a closer look at six more student-athletes in the 2026 Class: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1238634"],"_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-682ba139ddaf4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moeller led playoff qualifier Waterloo West with a pair of interceptions last season. He also contributed 17 tackles (13 solo, 1.5 TFL). Moeller's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17845070/6728ef04f44e3ae67e54da56">junior highlight video</a> shows us how he succeeds in the secondary. He shines as a deep safety, where he can combine his high football IQ and instincts with impressive speed and athleticism. Moeller quickly identifies what's coming his way and delivers within the framework of the defense. He will lower the boom when afforded the chance, giving receivers something to think about when they enter his territory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1581279"],"_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-682ba139ddb60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McLaren was a key piece for an Atlantic offensive backfield that played a key role in a playoff push by rushing for almost 3,200 yards. He chipped in 795 (8.5 YPC) and 13 touchdowns as a junior last season. Lining up at fullback, McLaren's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15078279/67223d280d72f28d4ea3e72b">junior highlight video</a> opens with a clip of him running over and then away from defenders on a long touchdown sprint. He's a capable receiver and his blocking is advanced. With the fullback becoming more rare in offenses these days, McLaren has the skills to work as a tight end or H-Back in a lot of systems.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1362510"],"_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-682ba139ddbaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trump was part of a deep and talented Maroon offensive line last season. He made the most of his opportunities and shows promise during his<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17802421/672ae543d12540ec9a47bc33"> junior highlight video</a>. Trump is a large human being that moves well for his size. He looks light on his feet and has a good idea of how to use his hands. Trump can move and reach blocks in space. He can get too upright and miss blocks because he's off balance at times, but that will come along with more reps. Trump might end up developing on the outside, but his frame is capable of adding weight without him losing agility.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1619990"],"_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-682ba139ddbfc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Danninger paced the Wolves in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns as a junior last season. He also served as the team's top kick and punt returner. Danninger's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17843569/671eb16f9541c14ea353950e">junior highlight video</a> provides evidence as to what he can do with the ball in his hands. He does his best work operating out of the slot, where he can stretch the field or embarrass defenders with crisp routes through the middle of the field. Danninger tracks the ball well in the air and does a nice job getting position on the defender for contested catches. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1352500"],"_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-682ba139ddc45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barnett's <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16909244/Dawson-Barnett/highlights">Hudl page</a> contains a limited number of clips from last season. What is there is interesting. One must be agile and athletic to succeed at center in the eight-player game. Barnett is that. He's explosive off of the snap and makes it difficult for defenders to separate from his blocks. Barnett understands hand placement and leverage, although he should continue working on keeping his pads low. His frame looks capable of adding good weight. Barnett has a skill set that could work on defense as well, but he looks really well suited for center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241524"],"_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-682ba139ddc8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dodge rushed for 550 yards (7.2 YPC) and two touchdowns during the Lions' run to last year's playoffs. He added 12 catches for 89 yards and four scores, and had 51 tackles with 5.5 of them resulting in lost yardage. He also averaged 30.2 yards on nine kick returns. It's a broad skill set for Dodge, who shows just that during his <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17780570/66fa15714b51928926c38772">11th-grade highlight video</a>. Speed is a big part of his game. It's best to get him down before he hits the open field. But that's easier said than done with his size and physicality. The latter aids him on defense and special teams as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->