Updated weights and notes from the new spring roster

[Blair Sanderson]

Hawkeyes update roster
Blair Sanderson | Editor

The Iowa Hawkeyes open spring practice on Wednesday.
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The start of spring practice this week also means a new roster for the Iowa Hawkeyes, including updates on weight gains, position changes, new additions to the team, etc.

Below is the complete list of changes to the 2016 roster.


Weight Changes

Anthony Nelson - from 220 to 250 (+30)

Brady Reiff - from 225 to 250 (+25)

Daniel Gaffey - from 260 to 285 (+25)

Jackson Subbert - from 205 to 230 (+25)

Michael Slater - from 265 to 285 (+20)

Jake Hulett - from 265 to 285 (+20)

Angelo Garbutt - from 210 to 230 (+20)

Nate Vejvoda - from 215 to 235 (+20)

Brady Ross - from 220 to 240 (+20)

Jacob Sobotka - from 215 to 235 (+20)

Nate Wieting - from 225 to 245 (+20)

Brett Waechter - from 275 to 290 (+15)

Garret Jansen - from 255 to 270 (+15)

Justin Jinning - from 210 to 225 (+15)

Lane Akre - from 220 to 235 (+15)

Landan Paulsen - from 290 to 305 (+15)

Levi Paulsen - from 290 to 305 (+15)

Cole Croston - from 295 to 307 (+12)

Jack Hockaday - from 215 to 227 (+12)

Nick Wilson - from 206 to 217 (+11)

George Kittle - from 235 to 246 (+11)

Parker Hesse - from 240 to 250 (+10)

Sam Brincks - from 260 to 270 (+10)

Miles Taylor - from 195 to 205 (+10)

Jake Gervase - from 200 to 210 (+10)

Jameer Outsey - from 235 to 245 (+10)

Adrian Falconer - from 180 to 190 (+10)

Miguel Recinos - from 180 to 190 (+10)

Mick Ellis - from 180 to 190 (+10)

Ryan Schmidt - from 220 to 230 (+10)

Marcel Joly - from 185 to 195 (+10)

Jacob Giese - from 270 to 280 (+10)

Brandon Bishop - from 170 to 180 (+10)

Drew Cook - from 220 to 230 (+10)

James Daniels - from 285 to 295 (+10)

Lucas LeGrand - from 280 to 290 (+10)

John Milani - from 185 to 195 (+10)

Jake Newborg - from 280 to 290 (+10)

Aaron Mends - from 212 to 220 (+8)

Drake Kulick - from 228 to 236 (+8)

Derrick Mitchell - from 212 to 220 (+8)

Ike Boettger - from 300 to 307 (+7)

Bo Bower - from 228 to 235 (+7)

C.J. Beathard - from 209 to 215 (+6)

Jerminic Smith - from 180 to 185 (+5)

Matt Nelson - from 270 to 275 (+5)

Josey Jewell - from 230 to 235 (+5)

Boone Myers - from 300 to 305 (+5)

Matt VandeBerg - from 185 to 190 (+5)

Drake Dunker - from 225 to 230 (+5)

Ben Niemann - from 225 to 230 (+5)

Ryan Ward - from 290 to 295 (+5)

Akrum Wadley - from 185 to 190 (+5)

Peter Pekar - from 245 to 250 (+5)

Eric Grimm - from 200 to 205 (+5)

Andre Harris - from 185 to 190 (+5)

Steve Ferentz - from 278 to 282 (+4)

Keegan Render - from 305 to 308 (+3)

Jonathan Parker - from 185 to 188 (+3)

Desmond King - from 200 to 203 (+3)

Dalton Ferguson - from 307 to 310 (+3)

Tyler Wiegers - from 222 to 225 (+3)

Jon Wisnieski - from 247 to 250 (+3)

Emmanuel Ogwo - from 170 to 172 (+2)

Nathan Bazata - from 284 to 285 (+1)

Isaiah Kramme - from 205 to 200 (-5)

Ryan Boyle - from 215 to 208 (-7)


Position/Number Changes

Brady Ross is now wearing #36 since he has moved from linebacker to fullback


New Additions

#6 Josh Proehl - 5-foot-9, 180-pound redshirt freshman kicker from Solon, IA

#9 Jonathan Lubanza - 6-foot-1, 180-pound redshirt freshman DB from Naperville, IL

#20 Ben Canby - 6-1, 210-pound redshirt freshman punter from Mt. Pleasant, IA


No longer on the roster

#5 Omar Truitt - 5-foot-11, 185-pound sophomore DB from Fort Washington, MD

 

[David1979]

lot of attrition from a couple DB classes. Truitt and Embry from 2014 gone and Warfield and Rucker from 2013 gone. There are 3 senior CBs on this years team. Hopefully the guys (Rugamba, Billings, Boswell) they are bringing in this year pan out because they will only have Ojemudia and Jackson returning from the current roster.

 

[David1979]

Anthony Nelson, Reiff and Slater went up a lot. Actually a lot of the redshirt freshman as expected put on a lot.

 

[whatsup13579er]

No update on Jaleel Johnson?

 

[funnyfletcher]

Did Falconer end up redshirting last year? I thought I saw him in some games.

 

[Hawkeye4Life78]

No update on Jaleel Johnson?

Weight probably didn't change. Didn't need to go up or down in #.

 

[pink shizzle]

Both the Paulsen twins up to 305

 

[Auger]

lot of attrition from a couple DB classes. Truitt and Embry from 2014 gone and Warfield and Rucker from 2013 gone. There are 3 senior CBs on this years team. Hopefully the guys (Rugamba, Billings, Boswell) they are bringing in this year pan out because they will only have Ojemudia and Jackson returning from the current roster.

Unfortunately this is something that has crushed a few past Iowa teams. Like you said hopefully the young guys will be ready to play. In the past at times this type of attrition leaves huge weak holes in Iowa's lineups.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Did Falconer end up redshirting last year? I thought I saw him in some games.

No, no redshirt. He played as a true freshman.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

No update on Jaleel Johnson?

Anyone not listed had no change from last season.

In Jaleel's case, I think he's right where they want him.

I think he had to do extra conditioning in camp last year to get down to his target weight.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Also should mentioned on the new Hawkeye Report Podcast Bruce Kittle mentions that George weighed in right at 250 this week and is still running in the 4.55-4.60 range.

 

[RockEyeState]

Both the Paulsen twins up to 305

Noticed that also...........that's a couple of Big boys in the Paulsen family!

 

[RockEyeState]

Also should mentioned on the new Hawkeye Report Podcast Bruce Kittle mentions that George weighed in right at 250 this week and is still running in the 4.55-4.60 range.

George is sort of an Uncanny athlete, strength and speed.

#goHAWKS

 

[desihawk]

Ryan Boyle loses 7lbs and chisels himself into a prototypical...strong safety?
Good to notice multiple OL are 300+.

I really hope the guys are shooting for it all this year. It can be a great year when we finally win the B1G. Last year still grates.

 

[whatsup13579er]

I love seeing the RS Fr putting on 15-30 pounds. It is truly amazing what Doyle can do when he gets his hands on these kids and they commit to the program.

 

[Kinnick4Ever]

Nitpicky maybe, but the phrase "gets his hands on these kids" is a little misleading. To me, Doyle does a great job of showing these kids how to improve their strength, etc., but it's the kids themselves who have to commit to do the amazingly hard work it takes to improve. It's really quite a lot for a teen-ager going to class and dealing with other life realities while on scholarship.

 

[HawktimusPrime]

George is sort of an Uncanny athlete, strength and speed.

#goHAWKS

He's got a future in the NFL from what I've seen.

 

[HawktimusPrime]

Nitpicky maybe, but the phrase "gets his hands on these kids" is a little misleading. To me, Doyle does a great job of showing these kids how to improve their strength, etc., but it's the kids themselves who have to commit to do the amazingly hard work it takes to improve. It's really quite a lot for a teen-ager going to class and dealing with other life realities while on scholarship.

I remember reading a quote somewhere, where someone was asked how they deal with it and the answer was great. He basically said, "Because if I didn't deal with it and work hard, I lose my opportunity to deal with it and work hard."

Simple, but a great point. Not everyone gets this chance in life. You either have the ability to do it, or you don't.

 

[whatsup13579er]

Nitpicky maybe, but the phrase "gets his hands on these kids" is a little misleading. To me, Doyle does a great job of showing these kids how to improve their strength, etc., but it's the kids themselves who have to commit to do the amazingly hard work it takes to improve. It's really quite a lot for a teen-ager going to class and dealing with other life realities while on scholarship.

Yes, they need to commit to the program. That's part of it. But a big part is Doyle motivating these guys to commit and then having his program pay off. Why do you think guys like Chad Greenway say they wouldn't have had the career's they've had if it wasn't for Coach Doyle?

 

[rivercityjazzman]

Nitpicky maybe, but the phrase "gets his hands on these kids" is a little misleading. To me, Doyle does a great job of showing these kids how to improve their strength, etc., but it's the kids themselves who have to commit to do the amazingly hard work it takes to improve. It's really quite a lot for a teen-ager going to class and dealing with other life realities while on scholarship.

You're absolutely right, it's gotta come from within each player, or it ain't happening no matter how much Coach Doyle screams.

He does scream (occasionally), though, and it's really scary, apparently ; )

 

[Forgery5]

Also should mentioned on the new Hawkeye Report Podcast Bruce Kittle mentions that George weighed in right at 250 this week and is still running in the 4.55-4.60 range.

They really need him to go down field this year!