ESPN Shares Bold Opinion on Iowa Hawkeyes’ Top Recruit
ESPN has shared a bold prediction about the Iowa Hawkeyes’ top recruit heading into the 2025 college football season.
Known for their tough and relentless defenses, the Hawkeyes are adding another player to their roster in 2025 who could become one of the top defenders in the Big Ten: Iose Epenesa.
Epenesa, a five-star recruit and the brother of former Iowa star A.J. Epenesa, will make his debut for the Hawkeyes next season. ESPN analysts Tom Luginbill and Craig Haubert have high expectations for him.
In a piece discussing how incoming freshmen will fit into their new teams, the analysts shared a bold take on Epenesa’s potential. “Iowa fans hope Epenesa will be as impactful as his brother A.J. was, but Iose could be even better, and he’s arguably more college-ready at this point,” Luginbill and Haubert wrote. “He combines quickness, strength, and active hands, with great instincts and a high motor. With Deontae Craig moving on and Ethan Hurkett nearing the end of his time, Epenesa has a chance to make an immediate impact and carve out his own legacy at Iowa.”
At 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, Epenesa is a physical powerhouse with the athleticism to be a dominant force right from the start.
Ranked as the No. 5 defensive lineman in the country by 247 Sports and the 27th overall player for the class of 2025, Epenesa is expected to be a key addition.
With several key defensive players leaving for the NFL Draft, Iowa’s ability to bring in Epenesa will be crucial. It will be interesting to see how quickly the freshman adjusts, if at all.
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