2026 Depth Chart Surprises Revealed | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

The 2026 depth chart drops with major surprises as injuries and competition reshape roles across the field. Anthony Hawkins starts at strong safety, shifting Zach Lutmer to free safety and Jacob Wallace into the CASH spot. Veteran Will Hubert gets a shot on the defensive line amid four departed starters. At QB, Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski remain tied with “OR,” hinting both will play early — no clear starter yet. Cael Winter locks in at center, pushing Kade Pieper to right guard, signaling strong confidence in Winter’s leadership. Special teams sees fresh faces: Caden Buhr handles kicking (a surprise win over a transfer) and Boston Everitt punts, bringing new energy to the unit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/004bf7d2085c2225