Iowa football: Three best recruits Hawks stole from Nebraska

By Andrew Wade | Jun 6, 2019

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Kenny Bell #80 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers tries to avoid defensive back Shaun Prater #28 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during their game at Memorial Stadium November 25, 2011 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Iowa 20-7. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images) /

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IOWA CITY, IA – NOVEMBER 20: Defensive back Shaun Prater #28 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes returns a pass interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Ohio State won 20-17 over Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Shaun Prater

Prater came to the Iowa football program as a package deal with his twin brother Shane. While Shane didn’t last long in the program, Shaun excelled with the Hawkeyes and in the NFL.

Like another recruit later on this list, Prater played his football in Omaha, just 45 minutes away from Lincoln at Central High School and was actively recruited by both Nebraska and Iowa.

Fortunately for the Iowa football team, the 3-star cornerback in the class of 2008 chose Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

With the Hawkeyes, Prater totaled 171 tackles, 7 interceptions, 26 passes defended, and 4 forced fumbles and he collected two First Team All-Big Ten awards.

After an outstanding career with the Iowa football team, Prater went on to play in the NFL for five seasons.

Nebraska could have used this kid in their first year in the Big Ten.

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