Dayton Howard's Rise in 2026 | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Seven days out from the 2026 Iowa football opener, the spotlight turns to wide receiver Dayton Howard—jersey number seven, a towering 6’5” and 215 lbs. After redshirting in 2023 and a modest 4-catch season in 2024, Howard made his mark with a clutch touchdown against Washington. He’s shown steady growth in 2025, hauling in 8 passes for 91 yards and another TD. With Iowa’s receiver corps loaded and Howard’s size perfect for red-zone targets, he’s poised to be a key weapon—especially as they face Northern Illinois on September 5th. 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/cea158499869b46e