One of the most prolific receivers in recent memory to come out of Iowa, especially the 8-man ranks, Landon Blum Landon Blum 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Woodbine | 2027 State IA has been nothing but dominant for Woodbine the last three years.

With the most receiving touchdowns in all classes, the Penn State commit was flat-out unguardable at the 8-Man level, anywhere in, near, or around the endzone. An X-receiver at the next level, Blum could do anything he wanted all season long, whether it was takig a slant over the middle to the endzone, out-running the defense on a go-route or simply playing “go up and get it” ball. His long, bounding strides and strong hands made him a tough cover in all facets of being a pass-catcher, and his plans to play for the Nittany Lions have him set up for a bright future.

In total, he finished his junior campaign with 60 catches for 1,049 yards and the aforementioned 24 scores. Also playing a bit of defensive back, Blum totaled 11.5 tackles, a sack, three pass-breakups (PBUs) and two interceptions. If he holds his own defensively and maybe returns a few punts and kicks, he could be in the thick of the running for the award.

It’s quite a notion for a receiver from the 8-man league earn the #1 ranking spot at his position, but Landon Blum Landon Blum 6'4" | 190 lbs | WR Woodbine | 2027 State IA has shined so spectacularly since entering the lineup in 2023 that he deservingly earns that title. Blum amassed over 1000 receiving yards for the first time last season, catching 60 passes for 1049 yards (17.5 YPC) and a state-high 24 TDs. A big-bodied freakish athlete from a small-school, Blum holds the speed, length, strength, physicality, and overall game sense that matches that of D1-caliber talents, and he has been absolutely unstoppable to cover in the league. Having garnered national attention for his performance, the 4-star prospect just recently committed to Penn State, and he’ll look to round off his high school career with a state championship after coming 2 points shy in the state title game in 2025.