Of all the positions on the Iowa defense, there may be none that they develop better than the defensive backs.
So many great defensive backs have walked through those doors and done fantastic things in Iowa City. The group that’s become known as the “Doughboys” always seems to be a strength in the Phil Parker system. When Iowa goes after a defensive back prospect, it means they think that guy has a chance to add his name to a legendary ledger of elite players in that room.
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It looks like Kirk Ferentz and Parker have located another defensive back that they want to pursue. Jake Thies, a class of 2027 three-star prospect, took to X on Saturday to announce that he’s received an offer from the Hawkeyes.
Thies is from Oak Park, Ill., and plays at Fenwick High School. The 6-foot, 185-pound safety holds Division I offers from Vanderbilt, West Virginia, San Diego State, and UNLV. The Hawkeyes were the third Power Four program to offer Thies this week, as it seems like his stock is rising rapidly.
Thies played both sides of the ball as he helped lead the Friars to a state championship last season as a junior. He was outstanding in that state championship game, racking up 18 tackles and an interception on defense. He also had 161 yards of total offense and two touchdowns on the other side of the ball. He knows how to win and perform in big games, which is a great trait for a prospect to possess.
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Iowa has now offered five safeties in the 2027 class, and they’re waiting to land their first commitment from that position group. Thies could be that player, and it looks like he has the traits that could lead to a lot of success at the next level.
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This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa football offers fast-rising, 2027 Illinois DB
