247Sports touts Iowa’s newest addition, Kaleb Brown, as 2023 breakout candidate
The Iowa Hawkeyes are loading up on offense this offseason with many new additions. The most recent addition is highly-touted wide receiver Kaleb Brown who is transferring from the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Brown provides an immediate boost to a Hawkeyes’ offense that is looking for answers. On paper, the highest-rated receiver to ever step foot in Iowa City, Brown, in all likelihood, will be expected to be the number one wide receiver for Cade McNamara.
Due to his talent, the need for an emerging pass catcher, and what this could mean for Iowa, 247Sports has touted Kaleb Brown among their 2023 breakout candidates in the Big Ten.
Wide receivers out of Ohio State tend to excel regardless of whether their departure comes via the NFL or the transfer portal. Alabama once saw a star emerge after departing the Buckyes in Jameson Williams and Iowa hopes it can similarly cash in after landing Kaleb Brown. Brown and Williams graduated high school two years apart, but both were the nation’s No. 13-ranked wide receiver before making their way to Ohio State. Brown was the higher-rated prospect, ranking No. 78 nationally. Iowa desperately needs improvement on offense, and Brown is the latest player to transfer in with potential to spark a turnaround. – Raymond Lucas Jr., 247Sports
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With the new additions on offense of McNamara, Brown, receiver Seth Anderson, and tight end Erick All, there is optimism that the Hawkeyes can turn things around and find something this season offensively.
Brown’s talent is undeniable. He didn’t earn his recruiting rating by accident. The next question is can the scheme, playcalling, and passes be sent his way enough to allow him the opportunity to breakout in 2023.
WELCOME TO IOWA CITY KALEB BROWN
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