Iowa Misses Out on In-State OL

Iowa’s big push for in-state offensive lineman Barrett Kitrell fell short as he committed to rival Nebraska — a stinging blow for the Hawkeyes, especially given their strong OL development track record. Kitrell, ranked No. 4 in Nebraska’s 2027 class, had Iowa and Nebraska as his final two options, with Iowa’s OL coach George Barnett making a major push. Despite the loss, Iowa’s 2027 class remains solid with 13 commitments and a national ranking of 53rd, bolstered by other key OL recruits like Reilly Newman and Nate Brenneman. Recent additions including CB Jonathan Harris, RB Keyon Thomas, and DL Bariyus Allen show Iowa’s momentum continues. Recruiting battles with rivals are inevitable — Iowa’s future roster is still shaping up strong. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/16f9e4d184e64deb