The Hawkeyes continue plucking FCS All-Americans to add to the squad next season.
Iowa has been heavily focused on adding talent from the transfer portal this transfer cycle, already adding 10 talented players.
Of the 10 players the Hawkeyes have added, nine have two or more years of eligibility remaining, signaling Iowa's focus on bringing in younger players and developing them in the system.
In atypical Kirk Ferentz fashion, the program has also been actively recruiting potential offensive stars, including running back L.J. Phillips and wide receiver Tony Diaz.
Both Phillips and Diaz were named FCS All-Americans, and in a growing trend for the Iowa program, they plucked another FCS All-American to add to a growing wide receiver room.
Furman transfer Evan James has committed to Iowa football. The wide receiver accumulated 65 receptions for 796 yards and seven touchdowns as a true freshman last season: https://t.co/enabn8423P pic.twitter.com/hgBxndR9Jy
— Tyler Tachman (@Tyler_T15) January 11, 2026
After snatching Diaz from Alabama, the Hawkeyes added another talented FCS wide receiver to the roster after receiving the commitment from Furman transfer Evan James.
James was a productive member of the Paladins' offense last season, tallying 796 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, as Furman finished the season with a 6-6 overall record.
Evan James gives Iowa's offense another weapon on the outside
James was an immediate contributor for Furman last season and took advantage of his opportunity to play right away.
He finished just shy of 800 receiving yards for the season, but he was highly productive in just nine games.
James went over the 100-yard receiving mark three times last season, including a career high of 141 receiving yards against Chattanooga.
He was the team's leading receiver and led the receiving room in touchdown catches last season.
James has the size and speed to be a prolific slot receiver for the squad, which is an element the offense has not had.
Kaden Wetjen was pure speed on the outside, but was much more suited to a return specialist role with some offensive packages built for him.
James can come in and produce right away and with most of the attention being given to Reece Vander Zee and Tony Diaz on the outside, and Addison Ostrenga and DJ Vonnahme at tight end, the Iowa offense is going to be scary next season.