Let’s travel in a time machine back to the summer of 2019. Imagine being told that Julius Brents and DJ Johnson (the two players considered by most fans at the time to be the heir apparent at the cornerback position) have both transferred to other power five schools and that the Hawkeyes failed to secure a single commitment from a cornerback in the 2021 recruiting class. Now imagine learning that Iowa is projected to have as much depth and talent at the cornerback position this season as it has at any point in recent memory.
Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has done a remarkable job transforming the cornerback position into a consistent area of strength for the Hawkeye program, and his hard work has paid off with an embarrassment of riches for the 2021 season.