Iowa has officially added a talented and experienced Group of Five player to its roster.
In May, Jack Heflin was one of three Northern Illinois starters to enter the NCAA transfer database the same day. A little over a week later, the defensive tackle announced on Twitter that he’s headed to Iowa football.
Friday, Iowa football confirmed Heflin’s addition to the Hawkeyes as the lineman signed with the program. As a graduate transfer, Heflin is eligible to play immediately for the Big Ten school. The upcoming season, though, will serve as his final year of eligibility.
Based on his resume, Heflin should contribute immediately to the Hawkeyes.
Heflin was a two-star member of the 2016 recruiting class for the Huskies. NIU was his only FBS offer coming out of high school in Indiana.
In leading NIU in tackles for loss with 8½, sacks with three and forced fumbles with three, Heflin started all 11 games in which he played in 2019. MAC coaches named him second-team all-conference this past season. He was also third-team All-MAC the previous season. All told, Heflin started 28 of the 38 games in which he played.
In those appearances, Heflin was credited with 72 tackles, 17½ tackles for loss, nine sacks, three forced fumbles and one blocked kick.
