The Hawkeyes got some great news as a versatile athlete has them in his final four

After just a short period of time, an Iowa target gave the program some great news about his potential future destination.

Iowa has been trying to boost its growing 2027 recruiting class, which Rivals currently ranks as the No. 34 overall (No.11 Big Ten) recruiting class.

Kyler Van Maanen is the most recent addition to the class and is another in-state prospect to head to Iowa City. Now the program is trying to pry a talented athlete prospect from Michigan who showcased his versatility last season.

Lundon Hampton's two-way ability is too good to pass up

Perseverance paid off for Jay Norvell and the Iowa program as they stayed in the mix for a versatile athlete.

Norvell has extensive recruiting experience during his long tenure as a head coach, and he knows what it takes to bring in talented prospects. He ventured to Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the beginning of May to visit Lundon Hampton, and his diligence has paid off.

Hampton received an offer from the Hawkeyes at the beginning of the month and was impressed enough to include them in his final four. He is a Michigan native, with Michigan and Michigan State projected to land him. Iowa is still in the mix, which is a testament to Norvell's hard work.

Hampton is a versatile two-way player who took snaps at running back, defensive back, and linebacker last season. Norvell, as his primary recruiter, suggests the program values him more as a running back if he decides to head west to Iowa.

Iowa has an uphill battle to acquire Hampton, but prying him away from three other Big Ten rivals would be a big win.

Hampton fits in nicely with what the program is trying to do

Hampton has a wide array of skills in his bag, and he showcased them during his junior season with Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. He has great speed and lateral quickness, blowing by any defender that gets in his path.

At six-foot-two, Hampton is better suited to the wide receiver or defensive back position, but his speed and running ability make him an interesting running back prospect as well.

Hampton's versatility will be his biggest asset at the college level because not only can he play multiple positions, but he can also return kickoffs and punts, something Iowa highly values.

If he commits to the program, it would not be a stretch to see him receive immediate consideration for a spot on either return team while the coaching staff determines his best position. The program currently has a very talented running back room, so the most likely scenario for Hampton is to be on special teams and move to the defensive back position.

Hampton could also move to the wide receiver position and use his speed and agility on the outside, giving the offense a true speed demon and game breaker. After announcing his final four, Hampton will release his final destination in the afternoon on Thursday, May 21, with the Hawkeyes hoping to land him.

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