Social media reaction from the Iowa Hawkeyes’ visitors following big visit weekend
Iowa just finished hosting its largest and most important official visit weekend of the year. A series of 2023 commits were on hand, including quarterback Marco Lainez III, athletes Aidan Hall, Zach Lutmer and Alex Mota, offensive lineman Leighton Jones, defensive ends Chase Brackney and David Caulker, linebacker Ben Kueter, defensive lineman Maddux Borcherding-Johnson and defensive back John Nestor.
Beyond those 2023 pledges, the Hawkeyes also welcomed in 13 key targets. Of course, that group included five-star offensive tackle target Kadyn Proctor of Southeast Polk High School, who just narrowed his list of possible college choices down to Iowa or Alabama. If you believe a pair of Rivals experts, then Proctor mixing this Hawkeye visit in means he’ll ultimately commit to Iowa.
In addition to Proctor, Iowa brought in fellow 2023 offensive tackles Logan Howland of the Hun School, Trevor Lauck of Roncalli High School and Christopher Terek of Glenbard West High School. A pair of tight ends made the trip, too. Mount Vernon High School’s George Burhenn and St. Louis University’s Zach Ortwerth.
Along the defensive line, Iowa welcomed in Martin Luther King High School edge rusher Kenneth Merrieweather, Cathedral High School defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert, Washington High School defensive lineman Trevor Buhr and Olathe South High School edge rusher Jordan Allen.
Also in attendance were athletes Asa Newsom of Waverly-Shell Rock High School and Kahlil Tate of Kenwood Academy and wide receiver Jaron Tibbs of Cathedral High School. Here’s a look at the full list of visitors and their 247Sports recruiting profiles. Below, several of the Hawkeyes’ visitors shared their reactions to their trip to Iowa City.
Ben Kueter, LB - Iowa City High School
Kinnick got me like @TylerBarnesIOWA pic.twitter.com/KK4g5SXXzS
— Ben kueter (@Benkueter1) June 25, 2022
Leighton Jones, IOL - Brownsburg High School
Official Visit Weekend🐤 #SWARM23 pic.twitter.com/ZGVp4at3DZ
— Leighton Jones (@LJones7676) June 23, 2022
I couldn’t of asked for a better official visit. First class program and people as always. Hawk fans stay tuned this week. #SWARM23🐤 pic.twitter.com/itbxezseLL
— Leighton Jones (@LJones7676) June 26, 2022
Aidan Hall, ATH - Harlan Community High School
Iowa City tomorrow📍 @TylerBarnesIOWA pic.twitter.com/i4CvZWWfKX
— Aidan Hall (@aidan6hall) June 23, 2022
Alex Mota, ATH - Marion High School
Enjoying Iowa city📌 pic.twitter.com/UQrcmp46ca
— Mota (@_AlexMota23) June 25, 2022
David Caulker, EDGE - North High School
Iowa City was a blast! Can’t wait to be back here for game day 😤@HawkeyeFootball #SWARM23 #NST pic.twitter.com/mvUlLuUGhG
— David Caulker (@DavidCaulker23) June 26, 2022
Trevor Lauck, OT - Roncalli High School
OV Weekend 🐤🐤 pic.twitter.com/idq2jMtszZ
— Trevor Lauck (@TrevorLauck) June 23, 2022
Kenneth Merrieweather, EDGE - Martin Luther King High School
I’ll be in iowa city this weekend!!!🕶🐤
— Kenneth Merrieweather.. (@KMerrieweather) June 23, 2022
Go follow my Instagram!!!! Turn up the comments and likes pic.twitter.com/78seToJbjg
— Kenneth Merrieweather.. (@KMerrieweather) June 23, 2022
Logan Howland, OT - Hun School
Thank you @HawkeyeFootball for an incredible official visit!! Great to see the staff again and be around the players! @CoachBarnett_OL @TylerBarnesIOWA pic.twitter.com/bso60vVVZv
— Logan Howland (@LoganHowland) June 26, 2022
Kendrick Gilbert, DL - Cathedral High School
Top 6 soon need an edit!
— Kendrick Gilbert (@Kcgilbert23) June 23, 2022
Tyler Barnes, Iowa director of recruiting
What a weekend in Iowa City with #Swarm23!! A huge thanks to all the recruits and families that came out. Shoutout to @TristanWirfs78, @dbelton_ and @LeeSpencerlee36 for the help this weekend! 🐤🐤
— Tyler Barnes (@TylerBarnesIOWA) June 26, 2022
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