Reiff comes full circle

The recruitment of defensive end Riley Reiff has now come full circle. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Reiff originally committed to Iowa back in April, then switched his pledge to Nebraska in October, and is now back with the Hawkeyes after an official visit this past weekend.

"I'm going to be a Hawkeye," said Reiff. "I just feel more comfortable at Iowa. I always got along with the coaching staff really well and when I went on my visit, everything just clicked."

The South Dakota native, whose host was freshman linebacker Tyler Nielsen this past weekend, made the call to coaching staff at Iowa on Tuesday this week. Receiving the news for the Hawkeyes was lead recruiter Reese Morgan and head coach Kirk Ferentz.

"First, I called my recruiting coach, Reese Morgan, and told him," Reiff said. "He was pretty jacked. I also called Coach Ferentz and he was really excited too."

Reiff was also in contact with the Nebraska coaching staff, where he spoke to new offensive line coach Barney Cotton.

"It was pretty tough," said Reiff. "I really liked the coaches at Nebraska and I have nothing bad to say about them. I just feel like Iowa is the best place for me."

Reiff, who is currently in wrestling season where he is looking for a fourth consecutive state title this year, says his recruiting is over.

"It's done," Reiff said. "I cancelled my visit to Nebraska. It's a done deal."