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[Blair Sanderson]

Linderbaum commits to Iowa
Blair Sanderson | Editor

Solon defensive tackle Tyler Linderbaum is headed to Iowa.

Solon native Tyler Linderbaum has made his college decision. The 6-foot-2, 255-pound defensive tackle announced his verbal commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes this morning.

A three-star prospect, Linderbaum chose the Hawkeyes over scholarship offers from Iowa State and Minnesota State.


Linderbaum is the fifth commitment for the Iowa coaching staff in the Class of 2018, joining Jeff Jenkins, Dillon Doyle, Henry Geil, and Tyrone Tracy Jr.

As a junior, Linderbaum finished the season with 57 tackles, 7 TFL, and 3 sacks for Solon this past year, leading the team to a 9-2 record.

See highlights from Linderbaum's junior year in the video below.

 

[kentadel]

Good prospect.

 

[David1979]

Nice! Good couple of days for Iowa recruiting!

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Solon DT Tyler Linderbaum just announced his commitment to Iowa.

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I know Iowa doesn't always have lot of D1 recruits but still good to see us locking down one of the few guys for 18' class. Especially now since ISU coach getting more aggressive with in state players unlike previous coaches.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Here's the video again of Linderbaum pinning Tristan Wirfs during wrestling season. Linderbaum got beat in the early rounds at state, so they never met in Des Moines on Wirfs' path to winning a state title. Linderbaum finished 5th and will be among the favorites next year as a senior.

 

[HawkIDrummer]

Wow, this kid has some speed for a d lineman

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[Harbinger273]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Cougar63]

...WOW.

 

[42hawk]

All I know is that we (Pella) couldn't block this kid at all. He was the best player on the field that night and it wasn't even close. Be interesting to see what position he ends up playing.... I'm wondering maybe center.

 

[MepoDawg#]

All I know is that we (Pella) couldn't block this kid at all. He was the best player on the field that night and it wasn't even close. Be interesting to see what position he ends up playing.... I'm wondering maybe center.

Not DL?

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

All I know is that we (Pella) couldn't block this kid at all. He was the best player on the field that night and it wasn't even close. Be interesting to see what position he ends up playing.... I'm wondering maybe center.

My sentiments as well. I like him at C ... although, like Newborg, he could probably develop well at DT too.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Also, I'm originally from Solon ... I believe I know Tyler's grandfather.

 

[42hawk]

Not DL?

He might be a great DL, I have no idea. I just say center because he has good feet/hands and it is always nice to have a center that quick enough get blocks at the second level. Either way, I'm excited to see him in Black and Gold.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

He might be a great DL, I have no idea. I just say center because he has good feet/hands and it is always nice to have a center that quick enough get blocks at the second level. Either way, I'm excited to see him in Black and Gold.

The kid really seems "active." You don't always see that many "hustle" plays made by a DT during highlight film ... and yet the young man is all over the field, trying to help his team in whatever ways he can. Kevin must be happy to have him on his team.

 

[Dauminator]

Here's the video again of Linderbaum pinning Tristan Wirfs during wrestling season. Linderbaum got beat in the early rounds at state, so they never met in Des Moines on Wirfs' path to winning a state title. Linderbaum finished 5th and will be among the favorites next year as a senior.

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He pinned Tristan Wirfs? Sold!

 

[ChiHawk21]

Kids a beast

 

[Blair Sanderson]

 

[kceasthawk]

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I would think any kid who could take T Wirfs to the mat and keep him there is a nasty dude! Another nice looking prospect, and an Iowa kid to boot!

 

[cidhawkeye]

I would think any kid who could take T Wirfs to the mat and keep him there is a nasty dude! Another nice looking prospect, and an Iowa kid to boot!

Who all beat Wirfs this year?

 

[HawkIDrummer]

The kid really seems "active." You don't always see that many "hustle" plays made by a DT during highlight film ... and yet the young man is all over the field, trying to help his team in whatever ways he can. Kevin must be happy to have him on his team.

That's what I saw. For his size he's all over the place...active, agile, uses his hands well...you can see the wrestler in him. Wait til Chris Doyle gets ahold of him.

 

[volknut]

Another solid local player. Congrats Tyler!

I could see him being the next Jaleel Johnson.

 

[Harbinger273]

Looks like a winner on either side of the line! Bust their chops at center or at DT!

 

[MepoDawg#]

Who all beat Wirfs this year?

Aaron Costello from Western Dubuque twice 3-2 and pin 3:03, he's going Iowa to wrestle. Then Linderbaum

 

[ANYCHawk]

Iowa State and Minnesota State huh?

The kids with Akron and North Texas offers present too much of a challenge?


(I kid. Maybe not. Who knows I'm unpredictable like that)

 

[Hans81]

Actually, think it's MN Gophers who had offered him but could b MN State too.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Like Hayden says, love guys that can "rastle".

 

[greenelite]

Looks like Klug

 

[Slappy Pappy]

Actually, think it's MN Gophers who had offered him but could b MN State too.

Minnesota State? Is Hayden Fox still coaching there? Think they are in the same conference with Wisconsin State.

 

[Vroom_C14]

Also, I'm originally from Solon ... I believe I know Tyler's grandfather.

Dad and mom are really good people. Gma and Gpa are/were great people.

Odd seeing his dad have 2 sons that are 6'+...

 

[Cougar63]

Minnesota State? Is Hayden Fox still coaching there? Think they are in the same conference with Wisconsin State.

Fox retired back to Minnesota to raise his son, Tim. Rumor has it he's following in his dad's footsteps, so maybe there'll be another Fox in the coaching box.

 

[DogBoyRy]

Minnesota State? Is Hayden Fox still coaching there? Think they are in the same conference with Wisconsin State.

The coach episode where iowa beats them by 60 was hilarious.

 

[Hawk68]

It seems to me that Iowa has a hell of a lot harder time getting DT's than centers.

 

[Nile High]

It seems to me that Iowa has a hell of a lot harder time getting DT's than centers.

Not just Iowa but I know what you mean.

 

[Cougar63]

The coach episode where iowa beats them by 60 was hilarious.

There was a lot of Iowa connections to the show. Someone on the show was an alumnus, I want to say the creator/writer/etc.

 

[cidhawkeye]

Dad and mom are really good people. Gma and Gpa are/were great people.

Odd seeing his dad have 2 sons that are 6'+...

Very true

 

[GunnerHawk]

Looks like Klug

He reminds me of another local kid from up he road in Mt. Vernon, Matt Kroul

 

[ctghawk]

Not just Iowa but I know what you mean.

I'll take a great DL over great OL every time.