Hawkeyes land prized transfer from Ohio State

The Hawkeyes were looking for playmaking receivers this offseason. Thursday, they landed a good one. Kaleb Brown, a former four-star WR from Chicago, committed to Iowa on Thursday. The former Ohio State backup gives coach Kirk Ferentz a talented wideout he sorely needed. Iowa recruited Brown when he was a high schooler, but the St. Rita grad chose Ohio State over a host of elite programs. Last season, Brown only caught one pass and struggled to be a part of the Buckeyes' offense. Now, Brown has a chance to be a featured playmaker with former Michigan QB Cade McNamara under center.Iowa lost starting receivers Keagan Johnson and Arland Bruce IV to the portal. Brody Brecht, another key wideout, left the team to focus on baseball.

IOWA CITY, Iowa —

The Hawkeyes were looking for playmaking receivers this offseason.

Thursday, they landed a good one.

Kaleb Brown, a former four-star WR from Chicago, committed to Iowa on Thursday. The former Ohio State backup gives coach Kirk Ferentz a talented wideout he sorely needed. Iowa recruited Brown when he was a high schooler, but the St. Rita grad chose Ohio State over a host of elite programs. Last season, Brown only caught one pass and struggled to be a part of the Buckeyes' offense. Now, Brown has a chance to be a featured playmaker with former Michigan QB Cade McNamara under center.

Iowa lost starting receivers Keagan Johnson and Arland Bruce IV to the portal. Brody Brecht, another key wideout, left the team to focus on baseball.

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