Jacob Coons commits to Iowa!

[ClintonIAfan]

He has a bright future as either a LB or TE with the 2017 recruiting class.
http://247sports.com/Player/Jacob-Coons-84087

 

[thetrza]

another kid from solon

 

[Stanzi]

I like this signing. I think this kid has a lot of potential.

 

[CP87]

His highlight video doesn't really jump out at you, but he seems to play very hard on both sides of the ball. Looks like he has the tools to be a great defensive player once her learns to use his hands better.

 

[deanvogs]

6'4" 240 lbs as a high school JR. I'd bet he ends up playing with his hand on the ground as a DE.

 

[DP5555]

6'4" 240 lbs as a high school JR. I'd bet he ends up playing with his hand on the ground as a DE.

Agreed. DE or TE but probably DE. I think he'll be yet another under the radar Iowa kid that this staff grooms into a stud.

 

[deanvogs]

Agreed. DE or TE but probably DE. I think he'll be yet another under the radar Iowa kid that this staff grooms into a stud.

I don't consider kids that have Iowa offers offers BEFORE their JR year as under the radar kid. He camped at both Iowa and ISU this summer and got offers from both. That is pretty impressive.

If you mean no other schools will offer, well that is a good thing. If he camped around the Midwest he would get tons of offers.

 

[imported_ankle23]

I don't consider kids that have Iowa offers offers BEFORE their JR year as under the radar kid. He camped at both Iowa and ISU this summer and got offers from both. That is pretty impressive.

If you mean no other schools will offer, well that is a good thing. If he camped around the Midwest he would get tons of offers.

no doubt about it.

 

[imported_ankle23]

6'4" 240 lbs as a high school JR. I'd bet he ends up playing with his hand on the ground as a DE.

the link says 6 3 215. is that not accurate?

 

[deanvogs]

the link says 6 3 215. is that not accurate?

Sorry, yeah his coach said he is at 225 lbs now.

 

[trj]

Why is does everyone assume he will be a DE? Is he stiff? Can't move in space??? Looking at the pics his frame looks like he can put on 20-25 lbs. Playing weight looks to be in the 240-250 range if he puts his hand in the dirt.

 

[HawkeyeWalker]

I'll bet he's 6'5, 250-260 by the time he takes his first snap at Iowa. Could be a stud for the Hawks.

 

[deanvogs]

Why is does everyone assume he will be a DE? Is he stiff? Can't move in space??? Looking at the pics his frame looks like he can put on 20-25 lbs. Playing weight looks to be in the 240-250 range if he puts his hand in the dirt.

My bad on my post at least. I had thought he was already 240 lbs. At that size I would assume a move to DE. At 225 I'd agree TE/Lb is more likely, unless he keeps packing on weight.

 

[BlacknGold19]

I can already hear the echoes in Kinnick from the fans yelling COOOOOOOOONS!

 

[atomicblue224]

Last time I have heard about coon hunting was in England

 

[Lazersharpe]

To me, for his size, he doesn't seem that strong. These are only Sophomore highlights and his body will change some. He could pack on some weight, but I want to make sure his strength comes along as well. I think a red shirt year with a full time college Strength and Conditioning coach could go a long way with him being ready to contribute to the Hawkeyes.