Starting OL: Trevor Lauck, Leighton Jones, Kade Pieper, Lucas Allgeyer, Jack Dotzler (Mike Myslinski out)
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Only myslinski and dotzler are seniors.
Could be a good group for next 2 seasons.
Could be a good group for next 2 seasons.
Pieper is almost certainly gone after this year. Myslinski is still waiting on approval for this year to the best of my knowledge. He's not on the 2026-27 roster.
I think he's been injured/out for an extended period nearly every season. (Maybe I'm mistaken but it sure seems like it)
I would bet Lauck my be done too. He could be a 1st rounder a year from now
If he does, that probably means Iowa had a great season, I'd be good with it.
Allgeyer was mentioned by Kirk several times last year as a TR FR.
He was already voted one of the best in the big ten this last season.
LET US HAVE NICE THINGS GOT DAM IT!!!
Lauck's at LT and Dotzler RT, correct?
Myslinski was with the ones in the last video. Hopefully it's not serious.
I was kind of hoping Cannon Leonard might make a leap in progress the way that Lauck did a year ago and win the right tackle spot. I guess there's still time.
Love that Dunker said he would never have left Iowa for any amount of money.
The young man showed his explosiveness at the hay bail toss last year. Powerful young man.
We lose three to the NFL but there's reason to think the current OL will be very good. They should make it easier for the running backs and new quarterback.
Cael is listed at 6'3", 290 lbs. He's a junior.
Iowa OL Kade Pieper on Scott Dochterman's question about why not enter NFL Draft?
āTo be honest, I didnāt even think about leaving. I'm just trying to have fun here, enjoy all the time I have here with all the O-line. Itās just so special, and Coach Barnett, he's a coach that I would play for forever. Coach Ferentz is unbeatable. I just love playing at Iowa. Itās the greatest thing I ever did.ā
āTo be honest, I didnāt even think about leaving. I'm just trying to have fun here, enjoy all the time I have here with all the O-line. Itās just so special, and Coach Barnett, he's a coach that I would play for forever. Coach Ferentz is unbeatable. I just love playing at Iowa. Itās the greatest thing I ever did.ā
Chad Leistikow's Projected OL heading into Fall Camp:
Starting five: LT Trevor Lauck (6-5, 310, junior), LG Leighton Jones (6-2, 288, junior), C Kade Pieper (6-4, 290, junior), RG Michael Myslinski (6-2, 290, graduate), RT Jack Dotzler (6-6, 312, senior)Second five: LT Bodey McCaslin (6-6, 299, sophomore), LG Trent Wilson (6-4, 300, sophomore), C Cael Winter (6-3, 290, junior), RG Lucas Allgeyer (6-5, 300, freshman), RT Cannon Leonard (6-9, 309, junior) OR Allgeyer
The breakdown: Despite losing five NFL Draft picks over the past two years, George Barnett's room is extremely robust and healthy. Lauck and Pieper are future NFL picks (as early as 2027), and Jones cemented his left-guard job with what offensive coordinator Tim Lester called an "unbelievable" spring.
More: 'Young courage' leads Iowa football's offensive line into 2026 | Leistikow
The intriguing risers in this room are Winter and Allgeyer, who will give Barnett interesting decisions to make at center and right guard come August. It feels like Iowa has a clear top seven at this point, with Allgeyer being able to flex to his more natural tackle position if needed. Wilson, the James Madison transfer, could become a factor by August.
What's most encouraging is that four new freshmen (unlisted here) who arrived in January bring immense size and have made fast spring progress. This room is well-positioned to maintain the momentum gained from winning the Joe Moore Award in 2025.
Outstanding from Chad and Fran. I especially liked this: "Jones cemented his left-guard job with what offensive coordinator Tim Lester called an "unbelievable" spring."
If we can get Myslinski healthy for a season the RBs and new QB will like Barnett's boys a lot.
Absolutely agree on Allgeyer. Tackle or guard, he's another Hawkeye who will play up to the OL tradition.
