A redshirt sophomore from Michigan and a walk on true freshman from the Hawkeye state are on deck as we continue our daily countdown to the return of Iowa football.
Shadrick Byrd, RS Freshman
Alabaster, AL (Thompson)
5’10”, 210 lbs
2020 Projection: Reserve RB, Special Teams
When it comes to recruiting, Iowa has a recipe: load up early and often on kids from the midwest who play positions you’ve got a proven track record developing, then supplement as needed from hotbeds such as Florida where kids can fall through the cracks, and round things out with late bloomers nobody else noticed.