Top 23 in-state names to watch in the Class of 2023
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Hawkeye Report takes a look at the top 23 in-state football players in the Class of 2023 to follow over the next couple years.
Southeast Polk OT
6-8 300 lbs.
With offers and interest across the country, Proctor has an opportunity to be the most highly rated Iowa prep in the Rivals era.
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock QB
6-0 170 lbs.
Lutmer could make a case as being the best athlete in the Class of 2023 and showed it with over 2,800-total yards and some jaw dropping plays as a sophomore.
Durant RB
6-0 190 lbs.
DeLong actually was able to do a game day visit with the Hawkeyes in 2019 and backed it up with 1,500 plus rushing yards as a sophomore.
Pleasant Valley DE
6-6 230 lbs.
The size and potential of DePaepe makes him one to keep an eye on for the next few years.
Harlan WR
6-2 190 lbs.
Hall was dynamic in the receiving game with 860 yards and 34 tackles while suiting up for a Harlan squad that played for the 3A title.
New London RB
5-10 155 lbs.
Porter is one of the best multi-sport athletes in the state and showed it while totaling over 1,700-yards during 2020.
Wilton DE
6-6 200 lbs.
Kirkman made his impact felt on both sides of the ball and his frame will be a big reason why he is one to follow going forward.
Kuemper Catholic DE
6-3 200 lbs.
Mohr was a beast as a sophomore at Kuemper with 70 tackles and some big plays for a team that struggled in the win column.
Mediapolis LB
6-2 215 lbs.
Lipper did a little bit of everything at Mediapolis and combined with his frame will open up a lot of collegiate doors.
Grinnell QB
6-1 150 lbs.
Sauser just wrapped up his second season as varsity starter at quarterback and continued his stellar play behind center.
North Scott OT
6-3 245 lbs.
Borchers is on the early radar of the Hawkeye coaches and could be another Division I prospect out of the MAC.
Cascade RB
5-10 160 lbs.
Opposing defense struggled to slow down Menster with his 1,673 yards on the ground in just nine games.
Remsen St. Mary's QB
6-1 190 lbs.
Bunkers could not have dreamed a better season while pushing his team to an undefeated championship and snagging all state honors along the way.
Ankeny Centennial QB
6-6 210 lbs.
Centennial went through a rebuilding season in 2020 but Kohl still for almost 900-yards and has the frame that will help him garner college interest.
Central Lyon/George-Little Rock LB
6-2 220 lbs.
Van Berkum didn't let his age stop him from making plays defensively and combined with his frame make him one to follow.
Independence DE
6-2 230 lbs.
The Independence program has competed at an extremely high level in recent years and Hupke will be a big reason why that continues in 2021 and 2022.
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn DE
6-3 217 lbs.
19 tackles for loss and seven sacks are just a small part of what Berends has been able to accomplish early in his prep career at HMS.
Akron-Westfield
WR 6-3 190 lbs.
Kenny may be a small school wideout but his production with 646 yards receiving and frame are what will help him continue to dominate at the prep level.
Norwalk DT
6-3 270 lbs.
Norwalk struggled as a team during the fall but Borcherding-Johnson proved to be a thorn in the side of opponents who struggled to block him as games wore on.
Pleasant Valley LB
6-1 210 lbs.
VanWetzinga has grown up around the game and it showed during an all state season for one of the best squads within the entire state.
Harlan QB
6-0 170 lbs.
Kasperbauer proved to be one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the state with 2,553 yards passing for an 11-1 Harlan team.
Cedar Rapids Washington S
6-0 175 lbs.
The Warriors ended up leaning heavily on McBride defensively with his knack for making big plays in the secondary during an all state season.
Estherville Lincoln Central DE
6-3 240 lbs.
McMurran was a difficult opponent to tackle with 470 yards on the ground, but his future is likely at defensive end after compiling nine sacks in 2020.
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