2. Tristan Wirfs
Like I said, it was tough to decide the better of the two Iowa football tackles and to be fair, you really can’t go wrong selecting either, but my choice is Tristan Wirfs. While draft media is split on which prospect they like more, I prefer Wirfs versatility and youth.
Wirfs is a true junior with a ton of potential, and he was the first true freshman to start at tackle during Kirk’s tenure as head coach.
He’s a beast on the field, and he is a beast in the weight room. His presence at the right tackle spot along with Alaric Jackson at left is why Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller called Iowa’s offensive line the best in the nation. Miller also listed Wirfs as a top-10 prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft.
RT Tristan Wirfs is an absolute stud. All the talent/ability to be a top-10 pick, IMO
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) June 28, 2019
LT Alaric Jackson isn't on that same level, but he has NFL starting potential if he improves in a few areas. https://t.co/pZmZ7wBdYN
The first thing that stands out about Wirfs is his size. He’s 6’5” 322 pounds and is an athletic freak. Not only did he set the Iowa football team’s hang clean record, but in high school, he won state championships in the discus, shot put, and wrestling.
The grappling ability from wrestling gives him a leg up on hand usage in the trenches, and he has a mean streak that he uses to destroy opposing players. He is, in my opinion, the second best player on the Iowa football team.