New Story ****Four-star DE John Waggoner commits to Iowa****

[Blair Sanderson]

Four-star DE John Waggoner commits to Iowa
Blair Sanderson | Editor

Four-star DE John Waggoner is going to be a Hawkeye.


Four-star defensive end John Waggoner is staying home. After landing scholarship offers from all across the country this past year, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound Waggoner found the right fit in Iowa City with the Hawkeyes. Today, the state's top prospect made the call and officially gave his verbal commitment to the Iowa coaching staff.

"Iowa just felt like home to me and I was ready to make that decision," Waggoner told HawkeyeReport.com.

During the recruiting process, Waggoner picked up offers from the likes of Ohio State, Penn State, LSU, Oregon, Oklahoma, Florida, UCLA, Michigan, Michigan State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Kansas State, and Iowa State in addition to Iowa.

As a senior, Waggoner finished with 27 tackles, 12.5 TFL, and 5.5 sacks as he helped West Des Moines Dowling win their 5th consecutive state championship in Class 4A.

Overall, Waggoner is commitment No. 15 for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Class of 2018.

HawkeyeReport.com will have more on Waggoner's decision here shortly.

 

[SotaHawk87]

LET'S GOOOOO

 

[ISPHawk]

Oh yeah!!!

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[Pepperman]

So that whole "Hawks have moved on" story some were telling obviously couldn't have been true.

 

[Rustys Dad]

Great news ... Welcome aboard. Go Hawks!

 

[BigOHawk]

 

[Blair Sanderson]

So that whole "Hawks have moved on" story some were telling obviously couldn't have been true.

It was for about a day or two before they re-evaluated and got back to the Waggoners last Thursday.

All's well that ends well.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[bojihawk44]

Someone get Kirk a cup of coffee.

 

[millah_22]

 

[BigOHawk]

Someone get Kirk a cup of coffee.

Or a fresh piece of gum...

 

[millah_22]

Or a fresh piece of gum...

or a $1.25MM raise.

 

[hexumhawk]

 

[rchawk]

So much for crystal balls and leans.

 

[bojihawk44]

After watching his film, I feel like he could contribute as a wide-9 in obvious passing situations next year. Great get.

 

[Hawks_Rock_12]

NICE !!!!!!!

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Let's freaking go. Makes it 4 out of the top 5 in state guys coming to Iowa City. Congrats and welcome to the Hawkeye family, Mr. Waggoner

 

[meatloaf55]

Big get.. glad hawks got top recruit in state

 

[BigOHawk]

It's looking like we go what, about 10 deep at Dline if we needed to next year? Sure, will have some redshirts but lots of talent...wow..
Waggoner/Shannon/Linderbaum/Eppy/Lattimore/Hesse/Nelson & Nelson/Brincks/Jansen/Nixon/Gholson/McKnight.

 

[DogBoyRy]

Winning
Thanks trump

 

[hawkssox1]

Long boat ride back to Minneapolis for TJ.

 

[MitchL]

Gotta love Clone fans...one quote on their board "He's ours if we want him".

 

[megahawk]

So did PJ come down for a visit or did he commit before he had a chance?

 

[megahawk]

Gotta love Clone fans...one quote on their board "He's ours if we want him".

These are the same fans who think they have the best LB (Lanning) in the state

 

[BigOHawk]

So did PJ come down for a visit or did he commit before he had a chance?

Rodents have a 'full boat' at this point, no room.

 

[David1979]

just his commitment alone will move Iowa up 10 sports or so on the team rankings.

 

[WDMHawk72]

A position we have a hard time finding playing time for the guys we already have. Between Hesse; AN and the Nelsons. Now one more. The more great players the better but damn.

 

[His Hawkness]

A position we have a hard time finding playing time for the guys we already have. Between Hesse; AN and the Nelsons. Now one more. The more great players the better but damn.

Those guys will have most likely already moved on by the time Waggoner is ready during his redshirt Sophomore year. Perfect timing.

 

[bojihawk44]

A position we have a hard time finding playing time for the guys we already have. Between Hesse; AN and the Nelsons. Now one more. The more great players the better but damn.

Can never have enough good d- or o-linemen.

 

[David1979]

I am guessing the next two to commit will be Lockett and Stoops. Cradieth said he wants to wait until the second signing period. I think they have a good chance with Honas since they lose all starters and they have told him they he will have a shot at more than one LB spot.

 

[WDMHawk72]

Those guys will have most likely already moved on by the time Waggoner is ready during his redshirt Sophomore year. Perfect timing.

Concur. The more 4 stars the better. The Alabamas of the world seem to get by alright

 

[Hawk_4shur]

This is such great news!

But, so confusing! Why would he come to play for KF, who is a well-known lazy guy that only cares about money? Why play for such a MEDIOCRE football program that goes to crappy bowl games and loses? Why go to a school that isn't sexy? And, how could he convinced to play for Iowa when they can't recruit?

I guess this kid isn't interested in being the best and playing for a Natty. Loser.

[Note: items in italics are "sarcasm", and do not reflect the true opinion of Mr. H.4. Shur]

Welcome Mr. Waggoner!

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Ferentz 1
Scott Frost 0
Chip Kelly 0

 

[scotthawk1964]

Never doubted his commitment for a second. Maybe a minute, but not a second.

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

But its not outside of the five hour radius.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

So did PJ come down for a visit or did he commit before he had a chance?

John called him last night and told him he was committing to Iowa, so there was no need to visit.

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

Should have rowed the boat a little faster.