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A.J. Epenesa to Iowa: Hawkeyes Land 5-Star DE Prospect

Class of 2016 defensive end prospect A.J. Epenesa announced on Twitter that he has committed to the University of Iowa on Sunday.

It's a great day to be a Hawkeye!!ud83dudc24ud83dudc25 #LetsGoHawks pic.twitter.com/rhgTNM74nf

— AJ Epenesa (@ajepenesa24) January 17, 2016

Per 247Sports, Epenesa is the No. 1 rated strong-side defensive end in the nation.

Coming out of Edwardsville, Illinois, Epenesa is also the top prospect in his state as well as the 13th-rated overall recruit in the nation.

At 6'5", 230 pounds, the high school senior already has the stature of a fully grown man.