Kaden Wetjen still NOT on scholarship. He plans on coming back (he's 98% sure)
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I love his fearlessness - and he’s clearly all-in on being a Hawk!
I hope Lester has a plan for him in the receiving game next year. 25 or so catches would be awesome because he has game changing speed and playmaking ability if we get him the ball in space.
Given his explosiveness in the return game, I always wished we’d run some WR tunnel screens to him because the pace, spacing, and general chaos of the play seems similar to a punt/kick return.
Rooting for him next year!
I hope Lester has a plan for him in the receiving game next year. 25 or so catches would be awesome because he has game changing speed and playmaking ability if we get him the ball in space.
Given his explosiveness in the return game, I always wished we’d run some WR tunnel screens to him because the pace, spacing, and general chaos of the play seems similar to a punt/kick return.
Rooting for him next year!
Another solid decision by a Hawk. His stock has potential to go way up with some catches at WR next year. He’s already a tremendous returner and has draft potential in 2026.
I hope they finally put him on scholarship!
In case anyone doubted whether Wetjen was a walk on or not, this is from Nov 1, 2024:
He has 100% earned it. If someone is getting NIL that pays for school and then some, they should give up their scholly for those that don't have one (like Wetjen).
still not on scholarship, which I hope gets fixed.
If a school came offering a full ride scholarship, he probably will at least listen
It’s a travesty that he was not on scholie this season….different sport, but doesn’t Fran hand them out like candy 🍭 to ‘feel good’ kids that never see the court?😉 Or maybe Cade should have gifted his scholie to him….😎
Carter Kingsbury was put on scholarship this season; he/his folks had been paying out of state tuition
I seem to recall many posters were excited/aroused when Nico said he was coming back and called it a great ‘portal get’. I never bought into that thinking. Having said that, getting Wetjen back is DEFINITELY an awesome ‘portal get’!!!😎
How does he not already have an NIL deal with Swiffer??
Because his last name doesn't sound anything like wetjet?How does he not already have an NIL deal with Swiffer??
Love to hear it. I hope he's utilized so much more in the offense next year.
hope lester manufactures a great great season for weejen
Or he got 50K in NIL to pay his way.
I was hoping he would be an Amendola type slot receiver this year and he had a few catches. But quick slants to a slot receiver and they make one lbkr miss or a safety and it is a big play with his speed.
And one of his catches showcased his hands, I cant remember the game but it was a long out pattern where he really had to stretch near the sideline just to get his hands on the ball and it was a very secure catch.
LeVar praises Luke Elkin & Kaden Wetjen in this video from today.
It's a crime to have a kid like Wetjen and not get him the ball from scrimmage 8-12 times a game. Quick slants or whatever. Stop wasting the young man's talents. Remember Charlie Jones . . .
This times 1,000. It's incredible to have a kid like Wetjen and fail to get him the ball several times a game . . . from scrimmage . . . especially via the quick slant. Who the hell is gonna cover him with that quickness and speed? I hope we see Wetjen set free in the bowl game. That might help him get to 100%, and it would be awesome for the offense to add that weapon.
If Kirk doesn't put him on full scholly something is wrong.
A fearless rocket type punt and kick returner is so critical for a team. That position can change games in seconds not only by the likelyhood of a good return and immediate good field position it can get into kickers and punters heads causing miscues.
I am shocked by this thread, with regard to him not having a scholly. You don't know what goes on behind closed doors but somehow he should be aware that he is/will be on scholarship and get some of that (phrase I hate) NIL cash.
Anyone else enjoy the irony and idiocy of the Debbie fan on here laughing about posts that are complimenting wetjen and are excited about a great return/special teams stud coming back for next year?
I absolutely love it - but doubt the Debbie fan actually understands the irony. As a matter of fact, I know he doesn’t because there is no such thing as an intelligent person from Nebraska.
I absolutely love it - but doubt the Debbie fan actually understands the irony. As a matter of fact, I know he doesn’t because there is no such thing as an intelligent person from Nebraska.
What would be helpful is to get this kid a scholarship and possibly some of that retention coin the program has been talking about. He’s earned it. Likely, more so than others the talent gurus on the coaching staff have awarded the same.
it better be that Kid from Indiana if Iowa would just offer , He lines up perfectly , PS Wetjen is Iowa's WR portal add it is looking like, Give the Guy a schollie already and just hand Him the slot position and get Him reps. I seriously doubt Iowa finds someone better in the portal
Yeah. Meaning unless someone offers him an NIL deal he can’t refuse.
So, yeah, 98% is about right.
IMO, Iowa needs to have him running some deep routes next season. If he has this world-class speed, use it to stretch the field a bit.
So then it's not 98%. He's open for bidding.
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