A returner that’s received quite a bit of buzz at the 4A level, Drew Hobart Drew Hobart 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Mason City | 2026 State IA holds down kickoff return duties for Mason City.

On just five kickoff returns this season, Hobart has returned two back for scores — one of 90 and the other of 99 yards. Both came against Gilbert in Week Two, and, seemingly, opposing teams have learned their lesson, opting to kick away from the speedy senior.

On Hobart’s longer of the two returns, he weaved in and out of traffic, appearing to have covered 125 yards on his 99-yard return, bouncing from one side of the field to the other, breaking one tackle and then going untouched the rest of the way to the endzone. The second, though shorter on the stat-sheet, he somehow traversed more total distance, showing Kaden Wetjen-like vision and maneuvering from the middle of the field, to the near side, to the far side before finding the endzone.

The second half of the most productive passing and receiving duo in 4A, Drew Hobart Drew Hobart 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Mason City | 2026 State IA is back to lead the receiving corps in Mason City and catch passes from the top returning passer, Jameer Falls Jameer Falls 5'10" | 145 lbs | QB/DB Mason City | 2027 IA .

Last fall, Hobart caught 50 passes for 787 yards and six touchdowns. Hobart is a smooth route-runner with top end speed that personifies “runs like a deer.” He may not be the quickest laterally, but his ability to run away from the defense makes him stand out.

The 5’10”, 155-pound receiver is a lot more than just wideout, too. The district utility player of the year, Hobart also registered 41.5 tackles and returned 16 kickoffs for 646 yards (40.3 yards per return) and three scores.

Drew Hobart Drew Hobart 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Mason City | 2026 State IA has cemented his place as a shining star for Mason City. Hobart built off a solid sophomore campaign to finish with 787 yards on 50 catches and 6 touchdowns in 2024. Hobart shows impressive game speed and agility, being able to twist his body around to adjust and make difficult catches. Hobart’s playmaking ability goes far beyond the passing game, as he’s also one of the state’s best return specialists, scoring 3 kick return touchdowns and averaging over 40 yards per kick return on 16 returns. Hobart is a difference-maker that Mason City will continue to build around as they look to obtain their first winning season since 2009.

Not many return specialists in Iowa had more big-play potential in the return game than Drew Hobart Drew Hobart 5'10" | 155 lbs | WR Mason City | 2026 State IA did in 2024. Hobart finished with 646 kick return yards, averaging a whopping 40.4 yards per return, and scoring 3 kickoff return touchdowns. Hobart also caught a team-high 50 passes for 787 yards and 6 touchdowns. Hobart does a great job at finding open lanes and cutting back on his strides to attack the lanes, and he’s not easy to drag down, showing an impressive level of balance as defenders tried to grab him. Hobart should be a cornerstone piece for Mason City, as the team holds a lot of potential for 2025.