***Hawkeyes flip OL transfer Daijon Parker***

[Blair Sanderson]

Offensive lineman Daijon Parker is going to be a Hawkeye. A graduate transfer from Saginaw Valley State, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound Parker was previously committed to Virginia, but flipped to Iowa after an official visit to campus this past week.

Hawkeyes flip OL transfer Daijon Parker

The Iowa Hawkeyes have flipped offensive line transfer Daijon Parker, who was previously committed to Virginia.

www.on3.com

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Daijon Parker - John Glenn - Offensive Tackle

Explore Daijon Parker's high school recruiting profile at On3.com — rankings, predictions, scouting reports, and visit history.

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[Blair Sanderson]

Hawkeyes flip OL transfer Daijon Parker

The Iowa Hawkeyes have flipped offensive line transfer Daijon Parker, who was previously committed to Virginia.

www.on3.com

 

[311hawk]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

 

[Max Rebo]

Great pickup. Hoping for at least one more on the OL.

 

[Kinnick4Ever]

Are you kidding? This is an excellent pickup! Great size, experience, and (per the offer) ability.

Mr. Parker certainly helps fill a dire need.

Still need Rouse, tho!

 

[JayHawkeye]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

You must not have watched his film…

 

[HAWKMAN55]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

WTF Ever watched football ? Take your meds....

 

[Dukeslater21]

Interesting that the young man said one reason he changed his mind was OL coach Barnett. That sure sounds like Barnett will be sticking around, which may mean the OC will be staying put as well. Both of those likelihoods seem most unfortunate, although Iowa definitely needs help on the OL. We can only hope Parker will provide some of that in his one year of eligibility.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[Max Rebo]

Interesting that the young man said one reason he changed his mind was OL coach Barnett. That sure sounds like Barnett will be sticking around, which may mean the OC will be staying put as well. Both of those likelihoods seem most unfortunate, although Iowa definitely needs help on the OL. We can only hope Parker will provide some of that in his one year of eligibility.

I noticed the same. Of course, the notion that Barnett needs to go in order for us to make an OC change is just a theory. Who knows what’s going to happen.

 

[SharpShinnedHawk]

Offensive lineman Daijon Parker is going to be a Hawkeye. A graduate transfer from Saginaw Valley State, the 6-foot-5, 300-pound Parker was previously committed to Virginia, but flipped to Iowa after an official visit to campus this past week.

Hawkeyes flip OL transfer Daijon Parker

The Iowa Hawkeyes have flipped offensive line transfer Daijon Parker, who was previously committed to Virginia.

www.on3.com

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Daijon Parker - John Glenn - Offensive Tackle

Explore Daijon Parker's high school recruiting profile at On3.com — rankings, predictions, scouting reports, and visit history.

www.on3.com

Alright. He'll have one year with us. Lets hope he learns and gets up to speed quickly so he can solidify the OL next season. Welcome aboard!

 

[83Hawk]

Good get! Now let's get Rouse!

 

[2jimmyjhen12]

this guy is a mean sum bich from the word go
great get

 

[311hawk]

You must not have watched his film…

Well see what happens going up against top 25 defenses weekend in and week out...

 

[iamahawki]

Well see what happens going up against top 25 defenses weekend in and week out...

Up your credentials and sit in on a practice. You'll find your answer.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[jthawk]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

Did it ever occur to you that maybe KF looks for both qualities? Probably not, it doesn’t fit your narrative.

 

[the24fan]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

 

[NevdaHawk]

Welcome, Mr. Parker!

 

[DodgerHawki]

Well see what happens going up against top 25 defenses weekend in and week out...

I mean yeah, that is the question for him. But your original post inferred he's not a good athlete. He's the epitome of a good athlete. Good size, weight and I'm not a coach but on film he can move. Looks like he walks in the door as one of the most athletic lineman on the roster.

I have no idea if he is a great person, but that is the coaches' job, to find that out in the recruiting process. Parker is literally the type of player that Iowa should be targeting in the portal - really good athlete at a lower level who wants to make an impact at a bigger school.

 

[PeteJox]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

He won the outland

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

Looking back - Dajion Parker was a great pickup. Really contributed.

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[UIAlumFireFighter]

He won the outland

Who did?

 

[J.Hawkeye]

nm

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

Wow, this take aged like milk.

Jones won the Rimington AND Iowa made it to Indy that season.

This has to be the worst take since the migration from Rivals to On3.

 

[DukeSlater]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

Wow. That didn't age well. Jones is the center on the best O-line in football, the Joe Moore Award recipients. And Jones himself wins the Rimington award as the nation's top center. Ouch . . .

 

[HawksRule73]

To be fair to the poster, this was coming off the disappointing 2022 season where Logan Jones literally couldn't even snap the football on time. I had my doubts as well....but am glad to see that Jones put in the work to get himself to where he is today. But even he admits he wasn't very good in 2022.

 

[BunchofAholes]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

1st team All Big Ten, unanimous All-American. Clearly not that good.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

This does not help us compete for a big ten championship...........

Aslong as KF keeps looking for "good people " instead of good athletes we won't even sniff Indy. Logan Jones is a great example..the dude may be a stand up guy...he wouldn't start for any other big ten team

Indy may be dead soon. We expand playoffs the conference title games may become relics of a bygone era.

 

[PinkShizzle]

He won the outland

*Rimington

 

[Hawkangler]

To be fair to the poster, this was coming off the disappointing 2022 season where Logan Jones literally couldn't even snap the football on time. I had my doubts as well....but am glad to see that Jones put in the work to get himself to where he is today. But even he admits he wasn't very good in 2022.

To be fair, many posters on this board don't know what they're talking about. I trust Kirk, he knows how to develop O-lines. Barnett has proven himself also.

 

[hawkandroll]

how do you guys dig this **** up from years ago? and why?

 

[kwik44]

Funny seeing everyone gotchya that poster with Jones’ accolades that clearly everyone knows by now.