Will Jay Scheel finally realize his promise?

[yohan]

Hawk fans have been waiting for quite some time for Jay Scheel to hit the field. Now that he is listed as a co-1 with J. Smith, will he provide the home run threat they so sorely need?

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Scheel is one of those guys we'll be watching this fall... he could really be a difference maker. Would be great to see him blossom.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

I should google it, but is he a junior or senior?

 

[Hawkfnntn]

He's either a RS soph or jr. He's for sure not a senior yet.

 

[tksirius]

This will be his 3rd year in the program, so redshirt sophomore? 3 more years to play.

 

[SteveGarvey1]

I hope he's really good. He's pretty much been an internet legend to this point.

 

[nickhawk]

I think Scheel will step up this year and be a solid contributor. He was a 4 star Athlete coming out of high school. I would love for him to be involved in some quick screens and quick slants and try to get him into some open field situations where he can make some plays in space.

I think 25 catches and 350 yards and 3-4 TD's are all reachable goals for him.

If he and Jerminic Smith can stretch the field and prevent constant double teams for Vandeberg and Kittle, the offense will be so much more dynamic.

 

[nilkin]

This will be his 3rd year in the program, so redshirt sophomore? 3 more years to play.

This will help on Jay's eligibility status and his progress, from TOS from B1G media day:

"CHICAGO, Ill. – Third-year sophomore Jay Scheel has pulled even with Jerminic Smith in the race to be Iowa’s starting split end.

Scheel, who has zero career catches, has climbed to the co-No. 1 line at split end with Smith, who is a true sophomore. They’re competing to replace Tevaun Smith, who used up his eligibility last season.

Jerminic Smith was listed as the lone starter throughout spring practice, with Scheel as his backup.

Iowa released its 2016 football media guide on Monday in conjunction with Big Ten Media Day, which is being held Monday and Tuesday in Chicago.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz praised Scheel in the media guide, saying he expects Scheel to make an impact this season.

“He has been fighting (knee) injuries from his high school days; it’s been a long road for him,” Ferentz said in the media guide. “At the end of bowl prep in December, we saw him moving around like we remembered him from high school.

“He looks to be healthy; he works hard and has a great attitude. It would not surprise me to see him ascend this year and start to take off; that would be great for the team as well.”