Signing Day 2013 might be here but the top junior football players across the

state continued to be looked at by college coaches around the country.

Iowa Preps takes an in-depth look at the top offensive players in the Class of

2014 now in this FREE article!

Top 200 in 2014 |

Top 10 Quarterbacks in 2014

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Top 10 Running Backs in 2014

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Top 10 Wide Receivers in 2014

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Top 10 Offensive Linemen in 2014

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Top 10 Defensive Linemen in 2014

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Top 10 Linebackers in 2014

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Top 10 Defensive Backs in 2014

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Top 10 Kickers in 2014

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10 Quarterbacks in 2014)

He may make the switch to wide receiver in

college but Union quarterback Jay Scheel has proven to be the best of

the bunch at quarterback. This versatile athlete recently committed to the

University of Iowa and has a solid resume that includes a Class 3A State

championship as a sophomore. As a junior, Scheel threw for 1,593 yards, 19

touchdowns, and added 1,291 yards on the ground as well.

Eli Dunne of Grinnell, Jacob Sobotka of

Mount Ayr, Trent Solsma of Sioux City Heelan, and Sam Straub of Ames are among a few others to keep an eye on as well.

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10 Running Backs in 2014)

The honor of top running back still remains up

in the air as a number of athletes can make a case to be in the conversation.

Duncan Ferch of West Marshall spent last fall torching defenses but

like Scheel, his college future may be at a different position. He wrapped

up last fall with 2,264 yards and 33 touchdowns for a team that defied

expectations.

West Des Moines Valley running back Tyus Mason has played a

big role for the Tigers over the last few years and he was in attendance at the

recent University of Iowa Junior Day. He rushed for 1,163 yards while

finding the end zone ten times. As for small school athletes, don't forget

about Brady Frey of Aplington-Parkersburg and Clayton

Plowman of Adair-Casey.

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Will the state of Iowa host

its first five star recruit in the last decade? Urbandale wide receiver

Allen Lazard will certainly be in mix when the national team at Rivals

puts together their five star recruits for the Class of 2014. There is

little Lazard has not done on the football field and his commitment to Iowa

State that has Cyclones buzzing about his college potential. He caught 40

passes for 928 yards, 11 touchdowns, and also added 90 tackles defensively.

What makes him so elite is his 6-foot-4, 190 pound frame.

Many felt the eventual 4A champions from Ankeny were only seniors but wide

receiver Marshall Clark has been the go-to wide out for the

Hawks over the last two years. He bounced back from mono early in the year

to end as one of the top wide outs in the state. Mitch Steger

of Dyersville-Beckman, Connor Niles of Sioux City

Heelan, and Alex Brammer of Ames are all playmakers as well.

Time will tell what position Xavier athlete

Matt Nelson will end up at but his 6-foot-8, 230 pound frame is

something that few players can match. There is a reason why he has

Division I basketball offers so don't be surprised to see his recruiting stock

rise rapidly once a school becomes the first to offer him. He helped the

Saints on their way to a Class 4A runner up finish.

Southeast Polk tight end Tate Christensen is a unique

prospect as well due to his size and speed. His name will be repeated

frequently for the Rams this spring on the track.

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Ross Pierschbacher of Cedar Falls was a rare starter for the Tigers as a

freshman and college coaches took notice of that ability early. Oklahoma,

Notre Dame, and schools across the country offered but his connection to the

University of Iowa will keep him close to home for his college football.

Expect Pierschbacher to be rated as one of the top linemen in the entire country

for the Class of 2014.

Keegan Render of Indianola remains the most sought

after undecided junior with offers from Iowa and Iowa State. He appears to

be taking his time before making a college decision and will be working hard to

learn more about what both programs have to offer.

Landon Carney of Pleasant Valley, Ross Reynolds of

Waukee, Austin Holzer of Cedar Rapids Kennedy, and Cole Turner of Cedar Rapids Xavier are a few others to follow as well.

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