247Sports ranks Iowa football’s skill positions among Big Ten’s bottom third

How much the Iowa offense can improve will go a long way in determining the heights that the Hawkeyes reach in 2024.

With new offensive coordinator Tim Lester taking over the reins, there’s optimism that some form of change could reach Iowa City this coming college football season.

The Hawkeyes’ offensive line brings back six players—senior Connor Colby, junior Gennings Dunker, senior Logan Jones, senior Mason Richman, graduate Nick DeJong and junior Beau Stephens—with starting experience.

So much of Iowa’s offensive success or lack thereof will hinge upon that group’s ability to resemble past standout Hawkeye offensive lines.

Still, there has to be a signal-caller and playmakers that can do things with the football in their hands.

Until proven otherwise, 247Sports isn’t thinking particularly fondly of the Hawkeyes’ collective skill talent. In its power ranking of the league’s skill talent, Iowa checks in at No. 15.

The Iowa offense hit rock bottom last season when it averaged slightly more than 15 points per game. The Hawkeyes have a glimmer of hope with the arrival of new offensive coordinator Tim Lester from Western Michigan, and he aims to lift the unit from the depths of the FBS ranks.

That should not be too difficult if McNamara can stay healthy at quarterback, but there is still a significant lack of talent at receiver. And Iowa does not have a proven stud tight end like previous seasons, although Lachey could be depending on how he looks in a return from injury. The Hawkeyes could be heavily reliant on Johnson and Williams at running back again in 2024. – Cody Nagel, 247Sports.

For its breakdown of the Hawkeyes’ skill talent personnel, 247Sports included quarterbacks Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan, running backs Kaleb Johnson and Leshon Williams, wide receivers Seth Anderson and Kaleb…

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Author : Hawkeyes Wire

Publish date : 2024-06-13 21:25:37

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