Offensive Depth Chart

[Hawktech]

OK, here is my offensive depth chart as pre-season kicks off for our Iowa Hawkeyes!

Thoughts on others? Who am I missing??

Quarterback​

Position	Player
Starter	Mark Gronowski (SR/TR)
Backup	Hank Brown (RS SO/TR)

A healthy season from Gronowski is crucial for the Hawkeyes' success.

Running Back​

Position	Player
Starter	Kamari Moulton (RS SO)
Backup	Jaz Patterson (RS JR)

Wide Receivers​

Position	Starter	Backup
WR-X	Reece Vander Zee (SO)	Dayton Howard (RS SO)
WR-Z	Jacob Gill (RS SR/TR)	Kaden Wetjen (SR)
Slot	Seth Anderson (RS SR/TR)	KJ Parker (RS FR)

Offensive Line​

Position	Starter	Backup
LT	Jack Dotzler (RS JR)	Trevor Lauck (RS SO)
LG	Beau Stephens (RS SR)	Leighton Jones (RS SO)
C	Logan Jones (GR)	Cael Winter (RS SO)
RG	Kade Pieper (RS SO)	Michael Myslinski (RS SR)
RT	Gennings Dunker (RS SR)	Cannon Leonard (RS SO)

Dotzler and Pieper are emerging as key starters, while Dunker and Jones anchor the line with All-Conference potential.

Tight End​

Starter	Backup
Addison Ostrenga (SR)	Zach Ortwerth (JR)

Ostrenga leads a deep tight end room, continuing Iowa’s tradition of strong play at the position.

August camp is about to start heating up!

On Iowa!

 

[Raymond K Hessel]

I like your list.
I think you're correct at TE according to depth chart, but expect Ortwerth to have better receiving stats than Ostrenga.

 

[NWHawk33]

Bryce George may factor in on the O-line

 

[RollingballofButcherKnives]

Will Sam Phillips see much playing time?

 

[Hawkangler]

Will Sam Phillips see much playing time?

With his speed I don't see him not playing alot. Lester likes big plays in the passing game and Phillips can deliver.

 

[PeteJox]

Tj Washington

 

[gojojo]

Washington
Buie
Phillips

will all see the field as well

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Bryce George may factor in on the O-line

His vid highlights looked awfully good with great footwork and his interviews come out like a Kirk F wet dream type of guy.

 

[PinkShizzle]

Bryce George may factor in on the O-line

He was 1st Team DII AA his senior season and 2nd Team DII AA his junior year.

I know that doesn't necessarily translate to D1 B1G success but that's a solid start.

 

[PinkShizzle]

Bryce George may factor in on the O-line

He was 1st Team DII AA his senior season and 2nd Team DII AA his junior year.

I know that doesn't necessarily translate to D1 B1G success but that's a solid start.

 

[F6n6]

somebody is going to make a giant leap forward

 

[Hawktech]

Bryce George may factor in on the O-line

Agreed! He should be in the 2-deeps, but where....?

George will play a significant role, significant snaps, me believes. Would love for him to be a rock-solid starter... Especially at LT!

LT is the tell-all for the season. Consistent play to above average play, and we roll!

Go Hawks!

 

[Hawktech]

With his speed I don't see him not playing alot. Lester likes big plays in the passing game and Phillips can deliver.

The guy had 60 targets last year, and ZERO DROPS! That my fellow Hawkeye fans is dynamite!

Look for some explosive plays this year. I cannot wait!

 

[2D]

We actually have a lot of weapons from what we've been told, so some picks may be easier than others. Still wondering who gets the nod for LT. Other than that, the list looks good.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Agreed! He should be in the 2-deeps, but where....?

George will play a significant role, significant snaps, me believes. Would love for him to be a rock-solid starter... Especially at LT!

LT is the tell-all for the season. Consistent play to above average play, and we roll!

Go Hawks!

Offense will be fine.

This team will go as far as the D takes them

 

[Hawktech]

Offense will be fine.

This team will go as far as the D takes them

I think we will have a little more balance than we have had in previous years. The Special Teams, Offense & Defense will all be good. If the ST & D are great-to-excellent, we be a top tier B1G team.

The DL & LBs should be very good groups. With the DL potentially great. The LBs have never been average under Seth Wallace. It'll be next man(men) in, and they will impress... The DBs are where I think we have the biggest question mark.

 

[2D]

The guy had 60 targets last year, and ZERO DROPS! That my fellow Hawkeye fans is dynamite!

Look for some explosive plays this year. I cannot wait!

He's an exciting player, I'd like to see where he'll be on the depth chart, but that won't be until game week. My bet is still Gill/RVZ/Anderson. But Phillips and and Parker feel like exciting new pieces that could add some real electricity to the offense.

The team will go as far as the Offense takes them this year.

 

[nu2u]

Offense needs to take another step forward this year for Iowa to be successful. Lester was handed the unenviable 1st year task of repairing a Brian Ferentz calamity.

I’m cautiously optimistic that the 2nd year in the new system will result in better overall production, especially in the passing game which had become a national laughing stock.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Offense needs to take another step forward this year for Iowa to be successful. Lester was handed the unenviable 1st year task of repairing a Brian Ferentz calamity.

I’m cautiously optimistic that the 2nd year in the new system will result in better overall production, especially in the passing game which had become a national laughing stock.

Anyone who laughs at a winning program has the joke on them.

"BF calamity?" No, not really.

Before Lester was even hired, KF told us to expect the offense to take a big step forward, as he expected the o-line to be in a good place.

The events that led to Iowa having a non-functional o-line had almost nothing to do with BF

 

[HawkFranatic]

Anyone who laughs at a winning program has the joke on them.

"BF calamity?" No, not really.

Before Lester was even hired, KF told us to expect the offense to take a big step forward, as he expected the o-line to be in a good place.

The events that led to Iowa having a non-functional o-line had almost nothing to do with BF

Does your *** get jealous of the **** that comes out of your mouth? You couldn’t come up with worse takes if you devoted your life to it.

 

[HawksRule73]

My thoughts:
1. I think TJ Washington ends up #2 RB with McNeil getting a surprising number of reps as well.

2. You’d think it would be different based on body type, but Howard is a Z and Parker is an X. I think, if healthy, Phillips is the starting slot.

3. I think Lauck ends up starting LT, with Dotzler #2 and George being the swing guy at the other 4 OL position (except C).

 

[nu2u]

"BF calamity?" No, not really.

Yes really.

Goetz is now and will continue to be championed for stepping in to terminate and remove the worst OC in the Big Ten conference who was responsible for the performance on the field - a multi-season crater. It was long overdue.

The last few BF apologists will continue to manufacture excuses, I suppose, but established facts are irrefutable. Carry on with your lame defense of Brian Ferentz IDC. He was a failure and justifiably extracted - permanently -from the University of Iowa.

 

[Sabula]

Anyone who laughs at a winning program has the joke on them.

"BF calamity?" No, not really.

Before Lester was even hired, KF told us to expect the offense to take a big step forward, as he expected the o-line to be in a good place.

The events that led to Iowa having a non-functional o-line had almost nothing to do with BF

Wow. Thanks Brian, we appreciate your input.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Yes really.

Goetz is now and will continue to be championed for stepping in to terminate and remove the worst OC in the Big Ten conference who was responsible for the performance on the field - a multi-season crater. It was long overdue.

The last few BF apologists will continue to manufacture excuses, I suppose, but established facts are irrefutable. Carry on with your lame defense of Brian Ferentz IDC. He was a failure and justifiably extracted - permanently -from the University of Iowa.

Educate yourself.

And I'm not sure there are any BF apologists. I certainly am not one

 

[nu2u]

Brian Ferentz failed
He was rightfully terminated

None of the 600+ active NCAA football programs have hired BF to lead their offense as Offensive Coordinator

Ferentz is now in a job commensurate with his ability - a staff position - coaching Tight Ends at California State University, Fresno. The weather is better.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Brian Ferentz failed
He was rightfully terminated

None of the 600+ active NCAA football programs have hired BF to lead their offense as Offensive Coordinator

Ferentz is now in a job commensurate with his ability - a staff position - coaching Tight Ends at California State University, Fresno. The weather is better.

I'm sorry your don't understand football well enough to feel differently

 

[nu2u]

I'm sorry

Yes you are. Read better

 

[herkhatescy2]

Educate yourself.

And I'm not sure there are any BF apologists. I certainly am not one

Sure could have fooled me.

 

[rchawk]

Yes really.

Goetz is now and will continue to be championed for stepping in to terminate and remove the worst OC in the Big Ten conference who was responsible for the performance on the field - a multi-season crater. It was long overdue.

The last few BF apologists will continue to manufacture excuses, I suppose, but established facts are irrefutable. Carry on with your lame defense of Brian Ferentz IDC. He was a failure and justifiably extracted - permanently -from the University of Iowa.

I remember when Brian joined the staff posters and fans were predicting he would someday succeed his Dad in the top job. When he was promoted to OC more jumped on the BF bandwagon. Some of us were more cautious, citing his lack of experience. We got back Belichick and Patriots and some other stuff.

With all we have seen and know now, that OC hire is arguably Kirk's worst staff hire during his time at Iowa. Certainly the worst hire for OC.

 

[eyesofhawk]

I remember when Brian joined the staff posters and fans were predicting he would someday succeed his Dad in the top job. When he was promoted to OC more jumped on the BF bandwagon. Some of us were more cautious, citing his lack of experience. We got back Belichick and Patriots and some other stuff.

With all we have seen and know now, that OC hire is arguably Kirk's worst staff hire during his time at Iowa. Certainly the worst hire for OC.

Perhaps so.

Either way, it's a good thing BF's rank at OC matters little, as KF's winningest stretch was with BF at OC

 

[nu2u]

I remember when Brian joined the staff posters and fans were predicting he would someday succeed his Dad in the top job. When he was promoted to OC more jumped on the BF bandwagon. Some of us were more cautious, citing his lack of experience. We got back Belichick and Patriots and some other stuff.

With all we have seen and know now, that OC hire is arguably Kirk's worst staff hire during his time at Iowa. Certainly the worst hire for OC.

As was pointed out at the time, Brian Ferentz was not minimally qualified to take over as Coordinator at a major college program. The hire was undisguised favoritism, pure nepotism

For all that Kirk has done, promoting his unqualified son to an important senior position will go down as a major blunder, arguably the biggest stain on his coaching career.

Then, to compound the matter, Kirk refused to remove him after it became abundantly clear that Brian was clearly in over his head and damaging the program.

All of the foregoing is a rehash of what is widely known and accepted. But Lester is working OT to clean up the mess and I am optimistic that we shall see continued improvement this season.

 

[HawkInDenver]

OK, here is my offensive depth chart as pre-season kicks off for our Iowa Hawkeyes!

Thoughts on others? Who am I missing??

Quarterback​

Position	Player
Starter	Mark Gronowski (SR/TR)
Backup	Hank Brown (RS SO/TR)

A healthy season from Gronowski is crucial for the Hawkeyes' success.

Running Back​

Position	Player
Starter	Kamari Moulton (RS SO)
Backup	Jaz Patterson (RS JR)

Wide Receivers​

Position	Starter	Backup
WR-X	Reece Vander Zee (SO)	Dayton Howard (RS SO)
WR-Z	Jacob Gill (RS SR/TR)	Kaden Wetjen (SR)
Slot	Seth Anderson (RS SR/TR)	KJ Parker (RS FR)

Offensive Line​

Position	Starter	Backup
LT	Jack Dotzler (RS JR)	Trevor Lauck (RS SO)
LG	Beau Stephens (RS SR)	Leighton Jones (RS SO)
C	Logan Jones (GR)	Cael Winter (RS SO)
RG	Kade Pieper (RS SO)	Michael Myslinski (RS SR)
RT	Gennings Dunker (RS SR)	Cannon Leonard (RS SO)

Dotzler and Pieper are emerging as key starters, while Dunker and Jones anchor the line with All-Conference potential.

Tight End​

Starter	Backup
Addison Ostrenga (SR)	Zach Ortwerth (JR)

Ostrenga leads a deep tight end room, continuing Iowa’s tradition of strong play at the position.

August camp is about to start heating up!

On Iowa!

Just saw an article about "Athletic's 2025 Freaks List" with 3 Hawkeyes listed. Two of them are Jones and Pieper. The other is Ries (LB).
On a side note, I thought Myslinski was the backup center but he's apparently been moved to RG. I don't recall him ever getting many snaps.

Here is a link: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/...gan-jones-kade-pieper-preston-ries-252324782/

 

[rchawk]

As was pointed out at the time, Brian Ferentz was not minimally qualified to take over as Coordinator at a major college program. The hire was undisguised favoritism, pure nepotism

For all that Kirk has done, promoting his unqualified son to an important senior position will go down as a major blunder, arguably the biggest stain on his coaching career.

Then, to compound the matter, Kirk refused to remove him after it became abundantly clear that Brian was clearly in over his head and damaging the program.

All of the foregoing is a rehash of what is widely known and accepted. But Lester is working OT to clean up the mess and I am optimistic that we shall see continued improvement this season.

Brian will always be remembered as a fine center at Iowa, and there's no doubt he bleeds black and gold. I hope he has an excellent coaching career with much success.

But there is no way another (then) P5 school would have hired him to be an offensive coordinator. He wasn't close to ready for that responsibility. Beth Goetz did what Travis did to Old Yeller because it had to be done.

 

[eyesofhawk]

As was pointed out at the time, Brian Ferentz was not minimally qualified to take over as Coordinator at a major college program. The hire was undisguised favoritism, pure nepotism

For all that Kirk has done, promoting his unqualified son to an important senior position will go down as a major blunder, arguably the biggest stain on his coaching career.

Then, to compound the matter, Kirk refused to remove him after it became abundantly clear that Brian was clearly in over his head and damaging the program.

All of the foregoing is a rehash of what is widely known and accepted. But Lester is working OT to clean up the mess and I am optimistic that we shall see continued improvement this season.

Yes, inaccuracies are commonly widely accepted

 

[KarlRamrahd]

 

[nu2u]

Yes, inaccuracies are commonly widely accepted

Very sad. Do some research. Educate yourself.

 

[SLarew]

Just saw an article about "Athletic's 2025 Freaks List" with 3 Hawkeyes listed. Two of them are Jones and Pieper. The other is Ries (LB).
On a side note, I thought Myslinski was the backup center but he's apparently been moved to RG. I don't recall him ever getting many snaps.

Here is a link: https://247sports.com/college/iowa/...gan-jones-kade-pieper-preston-ries-252324782/

Winter is backup C on paper in reality it will be Peiper or Myslinski if game still close Myslinski has had injury issues and last year was first time he was healthy. Hopefully he will contribute this year.

 

[SLarew]

Brian will always be remembered as a fine center at Iowa, and there's no doubt he bleeds black and gold. I hope he has an excellent coaching career with much success.

But there is no way another (then) P5 school would have hired him to be an offensive coordinator. He wasn't close to ready for that responsibility. Beth Goetz did what Travis did to Old Yeller because it had to be done.

Pretty sure Goetz was told to fire Brian by UI president. Needed to be done and she probably would have done it anyway. Was personally hoping Brian would get it done but it didn’t happen.

 

[Hawktech]

Offense needs to take another step forward this year for Iowa to be successful. Lester was handed the unenviable 1st year task of repairing a Brian Ferentz calamity.

I’m cautiously optimistic that the 2nd year in the new system will result in better overall production, especially in the passing game which had become a national laughing stock.

I still blame Kirk for most of Brian's failures. He had his hands tied to a game plan/offensive scheme that did not fit to the team's personnel... On the rare occasion that the offense was moving and we got a lead, Kirk would slam on the brakes. BF definitely did not get a fair shake. Not to say he was qualified, but he was on a short leash.

Lester does not have that leash, thankfully! Heck, Lester is even in the skybox!?! LoL! This is nothing that Kirk has had before. This is Kirk 3.0... And I am liking the direction it is heading.

 

[ottumwan in tx]

ostrenga and jaz patterson better have a great year , both of them- no injuries please!