In years past, not many players per recruiting class are able to bypass the redshirt, and see the field right away for Iowa. Normally, the players are given time to mature physically and get acclimated to the demands of Big Ten student athlete life.
This season that could be very different for the class of 2017 that recently joined the black & gold.
The class that 24/7 Sports ranked as the #41 overall in the country has the chance to contribute right away. Many of the players coming in have ability, or play in a position of need for the Hawkeyes as they face a daunting Big Ten schedule.