Continuing with BHGP’s countdown to the kickoff of Iowa football’s 2022 season, we highlight a defensive lineman who emerged as a reliable contributor last season and will look to have a breakout year during his senior campaign.
John Waggoner – RS Senior
Des Moines, IA (Dowling Catholic)
6’5”, 266 lbs
2022 Projection: starting defensive end
Waggoner is a player who was on the radar of Hawkeye fans long before suiting up for the black and gold. A prep star from central Iowa, Waggoner was a three-time state champion who was a first team All-State and Elite Eight all-star selection his senior year.