It all starts up front for the Iowa Hawkeyes. As we saw last year, Tim Lester’s offense goes as the offensive line goes. The better Iowa is in the trenches, the better off the entire offense will be.
Fortunately, Iowa is looking like they should be ready to roll on the offensive line this year with some talent and experience returning up front. Two of Iowa’s best in the trenches are also recognized as two of the best players in the entire country entering 2025.
Center Logan Jones and fellow lineman Gennings Dunker each find themselves among CBS Sports’ top 150 college football players in 2025.
Logan Jones comes in at No. 71 due to his experience and veteran understanding along the offensive line.
71. Logan Jones, C, Iowa
Veteran with over 2,000 snaps who plays with leverage, technique and edge. Lifts and torques DTs with strength and angles, and consistently reaches the second level to finish blocks. Nasty tone-setter on one of the most physical OLs in the country. – Blake Brockenmeyer, CBS Sports
Not too far behind Jones is Dunker, coming in at No. 110, earning his spot on the list due to his toughness and physicality he brings each down.
110. Gennings Dunker, OT, Iowa
Old-school lineman with no gloves, no flash, just finishing ability. One of the best run blockers in the country. Excels in zone schemes with quick fits and great drive. Still raw in pass protection — opens too early and punches late — but a classic Hawkeye OL with real upside. – Blake Brockenmeyer, CBS Sports
The run game was Iowa’s bread and butter last year. That will be the case again in 2025. If Logan Jones and Gennings Dunker can stay healthy and put out the year that is expected from them, the Hawkeyes have a chance at being among the nation’s best offensive line groups.
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