2026 SEASON
Iowa
Big Ten
Iowa added 15 players and lost 8 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +7.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Iowa players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Iowa players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Jeremy Hecklinski (QB, 37), Reece Vander Zee (WR, 30), and Jimmy Sullivan (QB, 29). The roster average is 13.0 across 111 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Iowa gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Iowa has added 15 players and lost 8 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +7.
- Who is Iowa's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Tony Diaz (WR, from UT Rio Grande Valley) at $485,000.
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Incoming Transfers
15
Outgoing Transfers
8
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 0 | 3 | +$574K |
| DL | 1 | 4 | +$286K |
| OL | 0 | 1 | +$66K |
| RB | 3 | 1 | +$44K |
| ST | 1 | 2 | +$28K |
| DB | 3 | 4 | +$12K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
14/100
DefenseAverage TVS
13/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
6/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Jeremy Hecklinski QBHigh
95th
Reece Vander Zee WRElevated
90th
Jimmy Sullivan QBElevated
89th
KJ Parker WRElevated
87th
Chima Chineke DEElevated
87th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
22-10Head coaches
Kirk Ferentz
1999-PresentCurrent
2026 coaching staff
- Kirk FerentzMoon Family Head Football Coach
- Tim LesterOffensive Coordinator
- Seth WallaceAsst. Head Coach/Asst. Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Phil ParkerDefensive Coordinator/Secondary
- Brock ShermanSenior Analyst/Asst. Special Teams Coordinator
- Kevin SpencerSenior Consultant to the Special Teams Coordinator
- Chris PolizziSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Jay NiemannAssistant Defensive Line
- Kelvin BellDefensive Line
- George BarnettOffensive Line
- Billy VandeMerktQuarterbacks Coach
- Jay NorvellRunning Backs
- Tevyn MontgomeryStudent Assistant/Running Backs
- Abdul HodgeTight Ends/Fullbacks
- Jon BudmayrWide Receivers
2025 Recruiting Class
12 commits#36
Iose EpenesaDL
Edwardsville, IL
#252
Burke GautcherLB
Sycamore, IL
#269
Thomas MeyerTE
Clear Lake, IA
#293
Carson CooneyLB
Oswego, IL
#536
Terrence SmithWR
Aurora, IL
#618
Lucas AllgeyerIOL
St. Louis, MO
#867
Brad FitzgibbonDL
Chicago, IL
#971
Nathan McNeilRB
Zephyrhills, FL
#1299
Jimmy SullivanQB
Fort Wayne, IN
#1346
Drew MacPhersonS
Wilmette, IL
#1501
Ryan FitzgeraldQB
Wilmette, IL
#1818
Jacob WallaceS
Hyattsville, MD
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
111 of 111High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
