The Iowa high school football season is almost here, and so is the Des Moines Register’s ranking of the top 50 senior recruits in the state for the 2024 IHSAA season.
Most of the top recruits in the state are already committed, with several choosing Iowa and Iowa State. But there are still some uncommitted players left in the 2025 recruiting class, like Urbandale’s Axel Ramazani or Council Bluffs Lincoln’s Etienne Higgins.
There is a difference between the top players and the top recruits – although there is a lot of overlap – so this list focuses solely on recruiting.
Based on game film, college interest, conversations with coaches and trainers, and first-hand observations, here are the Register’s top 50 recruits – with 20 honorable mentions – in Iowa for the class of 2025.
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Top Iowa high school football recruits in the 2025 class1. Thomas Meyer
Clear Lake
Commit: Iowa
The “athlete” designation seems built for Clear Lake’s 6-foot-5, 210-pound tight end. He plays both ways for the Lions, and it’s easy to see why. His vision and hands stand out from the crowd, and even double coverage isn’t enough at times.
2. Alex Manske
Algona
Commit: Iowa State
Manske’s steady climb through the ranks makes him the top quarterback in the state. The 6-3, 205-pound field general took his game to a new level this summer, competing against some of the best at Elite 11 and working on his consistency, accuracy and mechanics.
3. Jack Limbaugh
Algona
Commit: Iowa State
Limbaugh quietly made his way into the top three, but he definitely deserves to be here. Opposing players might not like lining up against the 6-4, 220-pound edge, especially when he delivers strong, clean hits and is nothing short of relentless.
4. Will Hawthorne
Gilbert
Commit: Iowa State
The 6-2, 220-pound athlete is a force on both sides of the ball. Recruited at linebacker, he is patient and efficient. But he’s strong, too, delivering hard-hitting blows. On offense, he brings those blocking skills to the field when he isn’t running the ball.
More: Meet some of Iowa’s top rising high school football recruits from the 2024 offseason
5. Zay Robinson
Valley
Commit: Iowa State
Iowa high school football fans have waited a year to see Robinson take the field, with the 6-foot, 175-pound wide receiver missing his junior season with an injury. He is fast, strong and makes difficult catches look easy.
6. Malachi Curvey
Ankeny Centennial
Commit: Kansas
Curvey returns to the Jaguars – where he started his high school career – and he adds to an already strong program. The 6-3, 220-pound athlete brings strength and speed to both sides of the ball.
7. Will Tompkins
Cedar Falls
Commit: Iowa State
Tompkins anchors one of the top offensive lines in the state, and he’s a menace. At 6-5, 270 pounds, he’s a tough matchup at offensive tackle, especially when he moves opponents several yards downfield.
8. Joey VanWetzinga
Pleasant Valley
Commit: Iowa
The 6-2, 225-pound lineman is a force on offense and defense for Pleasant Valley. There are few players who could match up with him for an entire game last season, with his strength, timing and IQ making him tough to face.
9. Mason Woods
Iowa City West
Commit: Iowa
There isn’t a part of the game Woods isn’t good at: offense, defense or special teams. The 6-2, 220-pound star is athletic as they come, and he makes an impact with impressive catches and strength on defense.
10. Ethan Stecker
Spirit Lake
Commit: Iowa State
Stecker jumped into the top 10 of these rankings thanks to some impressive performances over the last few months. The 6-4, 200-pound athlete was recruited as a safety by Iowa State, where his stellar receiver skills could come in handy for interceptions.
11. Brody Clubb
Clear Creek Amana
Commit: North Dakota State
The 6-3, 225-pound athlete plays on both sides, but he’ll be an edge in college. He creates plays for his quarterback on offense and is a wrecking ball on defense.
12. Axel Ramazani
Urbandale
Commit: Wyoming
Finds gaps or makes them, and opposing quarterbacks hate to see this 6-3, 220-pound, one-man wrecking ball coming their way.
13. Ethan Wood
Mount Vernon
Commit: North Dakota State
The 6-4, 220-pound edge pulls in tough catches on offense and never gives up on making his tackle on defense.
14. Louden Grimsley
Sioux City East
Commit: South Dakota
There’s nothing but speed when this 6-1, 175-pound wide receiver gets the ball in his hands.
15. Tariq Miller
Central Decatur
Commit: Wyoming
Hard work paid off for the 6-3, 285-pound offensive lineman, who brings grit, strength and a stealthy speed to the field.
More: Ranking the best Iowa high school football recruits in the freshman class of 2028
16. Manasse Kasongo
Sioux City East
Offers: Nebraska, Northern Iowa
The 6-7, 220-pound edge holds offers for football and basketball, which makes sense for the speedy, strong and stretchy athlete.
17. Kaz Rebarcak
Davenport North
Commit: Northern Iowa
There is a lot to like about the 6-4, 200-pound quarterback, including a strong arm and his off-season growth.
18. Tyler Rindels
Iowa City High
Commit: Northern Iowa
Try to get to this 6-4, 260-pound offensive tackle’s quarterback or running back. He won’t make it easy.
19. Kailer Smith
Cedar Falls
Commit: Northern Iowa
The 6-6, 230-pound tight end is a blocking machine, which is clutch in Cedar Falls’ run-heavy offense.
20. Elijah Hoyt
Urbandale
Commit: Northern Iowa
This 6-foot, 170-pound athlete brings solid vision and speed to both sides of the ball.
21. Kaleb Diers
Marion
Commit: Northern Iowa
Marion’s do-it-all guy will be a tight end in college, but the 6-6, 210-pound star’s speed and size make him a threat in several positions.
22. Cooper Buffington
Winfield-Mt. Union
Commit: Montana
Buffington is a brick wall and a relentless tackler, and he hits hard with his 6-3, 235-pound frame.
23. Amari Washington
Bettendorf
Commit: Northern Illinois
The 6-3, 255-pound athlete is speedy, shifty and disruptive, and opponents have a tough time getting in his way.
24. Etienne Higgins
Council Bluffs Lincoln
Offer: North Dakota
Higgins stepped up his game over the summer, and college coaches took notice. There is a lot to like about his speed and catching abilities.
25. Marcus McGregor
Valley
Commit: Wyoming
Between his brute strength and solid fundamentals, plus a good amount of speed for an offensive lineman, there is a lot to like about the 6-3, 280-pound athlete’s game.
26. Sam Zelenovich, WR, Southeast Polk27. Pierce McCrary, WR/S, Cedar Rapids Kennedy28. Luke Sternberg, ATH, AHSTW29. Jarrett Kies, LB, Cedar Falls30. Dylan Manning, LB, Dowling31. Connor Best, OL, Cedar Falls32. Brady Kurt, WR/DE, Independence33. Cam Cribari, DB, Valley34. Parker Sutherland, TE/DE, Iowa City High35. Braylon Edwards, OL, Cedar Rapids Kennedy36. Rayce Heitman, WR/S, Williamsburg37. Sage Yazzie, TE, Waukee38. Grant Gammell, RB/LB, Waukee39. Derek Ellens, OL, Valley40. Max Schmeltzer, TE/LB, Pleasant Valley41. Henry Bunn, OL/DL, Clear Lake42. Owen Pins, DL, Dowling43. Tiernan Vokes, ATH, Grundy Center44. Andrew Eastman, DB, Waukee Northwest45. Kolton Koopmans, ATH, West Sioux46. Carter Johnson, S/LB, Waukee47. Cooper Martinson, DT/OT, Southeast Polk48. Bobby Bacon, QB, Iowa City High49. Cohen Bloemers, OL/DL, MOC-Floyd Valley50. Vincenzo Gianforte, QB, Cedar Rapids KennedyHonorable Mention:Sam Beecher, BettendorfNathan Beyenhof, Lewis CentralTriston Brandsoy, Forest CityAidan Ducharme, DowlingAndrew Haase, AnkenyTate Hawf, West LyonCaden Henkes, AnkenyKhalil Hussien, Des Moines EastBraeden Jackson, Ankeny CentennialDrew Keith, WiltonChase Kluver, Ankeny CentennialNova Lane, Mount VernonHayden Moser, UrbandaleCaleb Oberhoffer, ADMGage Olsen, ValleyJozef Reisz, HarlanAdrien Robbins, IndependenceJack Vinyard, Waukee NorthwestJack Wallace, Iowa City WestTrey Wilson, Dowling
Alyssa Hertel is the college sports recruiting reporter for the Des Moines Register. Contact Alyssa at ahertel@dmreg.com or on Twitter @AlyssaHertel.
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