Iowa Lands Explosive Transfer WR | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Iowa just snagged a huge recruiting win with wide receiver Tony Diaz, who’s transferring from FCS powerhouse UTRGV and could be the spark Iowa’s passing game desperately needs. Last season, Diaz exploded for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he’s already making jaw-dropping plays in practice — including a sideline catch over a defender that had fans buzzing. With quarterback uncertainty still looming, Diaz proves he can thrive regardless of who’s throwing him the ball. He’s forming a dynamic trio with transfers Evan James and returning star Reece Vander Zee, but Diaz is clearly the standout — earning high praise from head coach Kirk Ferentz, who compared him to legends Bob Sanders and Robert Gallery for his “nose for the football.” If Diaz keeps this up, he could be the first Iowa receiver to hit 1,000 yards since 2011 and become the team’s top target this fall. 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/1ccc6b498d9804f7