The Iowa football team has always been extremely proactive on the recruiting trail, often getting many of their recruits to commit well before the early National Signing Day period. They got a bit of decent news as 2020 offensive line commit Tyler Elsbury and 2020 target Connor McLaughlin were both bumped up to a four-star rating after participating in The Opening Regionals.
The Opening Regionals is an event held in various locations convenient for recruits to attend with the goal of educating them on how to become better athletes. These recruits are put through various physical and educational drills and can often come away not only benefiting from learning new tools but also increasing their recruit ranking.