The Iowa OL this fall

[rchawk]

Probably not quite as good as the '25 group, three of whom were drafted and likely to make NFL rosters.

Returning are Jr. LT Trevor Lauck and Jr. C/RG Kade Pieper. Both will almost certainly go in the 2027 NFL draft. Kirk and Lester reportedly really like veteran Jr. Leighton Jones at LG. Oft-injured Sr. Mike Myslinski missed spring ball but could start at RG- or C if Pieper moves back to guard. Redshirt freshman Lucas Allgeyer has impressed and also may start at RG.

The starters at C and RG seem to be the question, Jr. Cael Winter could be in there as well. However it shakes out Iowa should have a good OL in 2026. A couple of slots will be decided in fall camp (August) before the starting five take the field against Northern Illinois.

Thoughts?

 

[2D]

I think Lauck and Pieper are most certainly first and second round caliber draft picks. They're going to be the anchor on an OLine that lost a lot of experience and leadership. Wasn't it rumored that Myslinski would possibly be moved to center?

I try not to take too much stock from the Spring, so I'll be extra attentive to Kirk's answers about the Line during fall camp. But with Kirk being an Oline guru and Barnett's great track record, I think we'll be better than we hoped after losing three starters.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Probably not quite as good as the '25 group, three of whom were drafted and likely to make NFL rosters.

Returning are Jr. LT Trevor Lauck and Jr. C/RG Kade Pieper. Both will almost certainly go in the 2027 NFL draft. Kirk and Lester reportedly really like veteran Jr. Leighton Jones at LG. Oft-injured Sr. Mike Myslinski missed spring ball but could start at RG- or C if Pieper moves back to guard. Redshirt freshman Lucas Allgeyer has impressed and also may start at RG.

The starters at C and RG seem to be the question, Jr. Cael Winter could be in there as well. However it shakes out Iowa should have a good OL in 2026. A couple of slots will be decided in fall camp (August) before the starting five take the field against Northern Illinois.

Thoughts?

Exactly. Enough legit pieces that the best men will win and it will be a strong line.

I really love this line.

As always, (assuming health) they will be as good as the opportunity they are given to develop a lather and pound in the running game

 

[rchawk]

I think Lauck and Pieper are most certainly first and second round caliber draft picks. They're going to be the anchor on an OLine that lost a lot of experience and leadership. Wasn't it rumored that Myslinski would possibly be moved to center?

I try not to take too much stock from the Spring, so I'll be extra attentive to Kirk's answers about the Line during fall camp. But with Kirk being an Oline guru and Barnett's great track record, I think we'll be better than we hoped after losing three starters.

Yep. Whoever gets handed the ball should have some holes, and whoever drops back to pass should have some time.

Moreso vs. most opponents, but a few will be challenging to the big hosses.

 

[Driftless_Hawk]

I think it'll be a solid unit. However, very worried about RT.

RT, D Line and QB are the biggest weaknesses on this team.

 

[rchawk]

I think it'll be a solid unit. However, very worried about RT.

RT, D Line and QB are the biggest weaknesses on this team.

I think Dotzler will do well at RT. He was competing with Lauck for a starting job last spring, and Lauck is probably going to be a millionaire a year from now.

 

[85Bears]

I think Dotzler will do well at RT. He was competing with Lauck for a starting job last spring, and Lauck is probably going to be a millionaire a year from now.

Yea I think dotzler will be solid. they really like Allgeyer, its Going to be hard to keep him off the field.

 

[Aflachawk]

Probably not quite as good as the '25 group, three of whom were drafted and likely to make NFL rosters.

Returning are Jr. LT Trevor Lauck and Jr. C/RG Kade Pieper. Both will almost certainly go in the 2027 NFL draft. Kirk and Lester reportedly really like veteran Jr. Leighton Jones at LG. Oft-injured Sr. Mike Myslinski missed spring ball but could start at RG- or C if Pieper moves back to guard. Redshirt freshman Lucas Allgeyer has impressed and also may start at RG.

The starters at C and RG seem to be the question, Jr. Cael Winter could be in there as well. However it shakes out Iowa should have a good OL in 2026. A couple of slots will be decided in fall camp (August) before the starting five take the field against Northern Illinois.

Thoughts?

Solid again with a lot of talent beneath the starters waiting to get better. It’s going to be solid for a number of yers

 

[DuddyB]

If you’ve got 2 potential AA with one being a LT, you should have a very good OL at minimum. Dotzler might be the key from going from very good to great again.

 

[rchawk]

I forgot to mention Dotzler in my original post, but think he is solid at RT. I got caught up in the C-RG question. I absolutely trust Coach Barnett to figure it out, he has some good talent to work with.

The first three Big Ten games will test this offensive line- at Michigan, Ohio State, at Washington. Their work will be in the spotlight. I think they will be good and only get better.

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

Myslinski at C and Pieper staying at G make the most sense to me, but if they want to move Pieper to C then they must be pretty excited about one of the younger G's. I haven't heard a lot about the Trent Wilson kid from JMU but he's been my pick to win that RG spot.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Myslinski at C and Pieper staying at G make the most sense to me, but if they want to move Pieper to C then they must be pretty excited about one of the younger G's. I haven't heard a lot about the Trent Wilson kid from JMU but he's been my pick to win that RG spot.

Wilson has some upside, but some developing to do.

The staff will play the best five guys, and he isn't passing Myslinski or Allgeyer.

Could pass Winter, but that still won't get him in

 

[squeezebox_1]

Myslinski at C and Pieper staying at G make the most sense to me, but if they want to move Pieper to C then they must be pretty excited about one of the younger G's. I haven't heard a lot about the Trent Wilson kid from JMU but he's been my pick to win that RG spot.

Myslinski cannot stay healthy, also has he actually been granted an eligibility waiver?

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

Myslinski cannot stay healthy, also has he actually been granted an eligibility waiver?

Yes he got a medical waiver.

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

I don’t think Myslinski starting at any position makes sense - missed too much time (Like every year for 4 years straight?) to be the best option at any OL spot.

 

[RuggieC]

Probably not quite as good as the '25 group, three of whom were drafted and likely to make NFL rosters.

Returning are Jr. LT Trevor Lauck and Jr. C/RG Kade Pieper. Both will almost certainly go in the 2027 NFL draft. Kirk and Lester reportedly really like veteran Jr. Leighton Jones at LG. Oft-injured Sr. Mike Myslinski missed spring ball but could start at RG- or C if Pieper moves back to guard. Redshirt freshman Lucas Allgeyer has impressed and also may start at RG.

The starters at C and RG seem to be the question, Jr. Cael Winter could be in there as well. However it shakes out Iowa should have a good OL in 2026. A couple of slots will be decided in fall camp (August) before the starting five take the field against Northern Illinois.

Thoughts?

I think they will be pretty darn good and hopefully have 3 games to get very situated. I’m pretty confident in this group and our offensive scheme. We are SO less predictable than the old BF offense and that really helps the Oline. Solid receivers, RBs and TEs just create more that defenses have to prepare for. We were so close last year. Hope the guys finish off some of those close games.

 

[Sabula]

Dotzler has been around for a while now. Couldn't win the LT job that went to Lauck. Has not been impressive to date. I'd hope someone passes him at RT just like Lauck did at LT.

 

[DuddyB]

Dotzler has been around for a while now. Couldn't win the LT job that went to Lauck. Has not been impressive to date. I'd hope someone passes him at RT just like Lauck did at LT.

It sounded like it was a true competition, though, which is a good sign. I mean, if you get beat out by a guy who’s projected to go and either the first or second round and this year’s draft that’s not necessarily an indictment on your abilities.

 

[Hawkangler]

Dotzler has been around for a while now. Couldn't win the LT job that went to Lauck. Has not been impressive to date. I'd hope someone passes him at RT just like Lauck did at LT.

Jack played in all 13 games and won the Offense Next Man in Award. I think the coaches think much higher of his abilities than you. I think I'll trust them.