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Hawkeye's Kaleb Johnson, the Big Ten rushing leader, will sit out bowl and declare for NFL draft

Big Ten rushing leader Kaleb Johnson has announced he will declare for the NFL draft and not play in Iowa’s bowl game

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Declaring for NFL Draft Johnson has decided to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Johnson will head to the draft following a breakout junior season with Iowa. The dynamic running back ran for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns through 12 games for the Hawkeyes this season while adding 22 receptions for 188 yards and a pair of touchdowns through the air as well. It is thus far unknown whether Johnson will participate in Iowa's upcoming bowl game or head directly into preparation for the draft.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Productive in victory Johnson accrued 35 rushes for 164 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 29-13 victory over Maryland.

Impact Johnson extended his scoring streak to 11 games with a two-yard plunge in the second quarter, helping to build an early lead for the Hawkeyes. The junior running back surpassed the century mark for the eighth time this season, topping 150 yards for the fifth time. The brilliance of Ashton Jeanty has overshadowed what has been an outstanding season for Johnson, as the junior has run for 1,492 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground through 11 games this season, adding 20 catches for 115 yards and a score through the air as well. A home matchup against Nebraska will serve as his final opportunity to improve his regular season totals before the Hawkeyes begin preparing for their bowl game.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Johnson, Kamari Moulton help Iowa run over Maryland Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson gashed Maryland for 164 yards, leading the Hawkeyes to a 29-13 win Saturday afternoon in College Park, Md.On a windy af...

NOVEMBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kaleb Johnson rushes 35 times for 164 yards in Iowa's 29-13 victory over Maryland

Kaleb Johnson rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown on a career-high 35 carries, and Kamari Moulton scored on a 68-yard run in the fourth quarter to help Iowa outlast Maryland 29-13

NOVEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kaleb Johnson Walter Camp Semifinalist Iowa RB Makes Cut for Player of Year Honor.

NOVEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kaleb Johnson Maxwell Semifinalist Hawkeye RB in Running for National Player of Year Award.

NOVEMBER 13 • SACBEE.COM

Inefficient day in loss Johnson logged 18 carries for 49 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 20-17 loss to UCLA.

Impact Johnson ran for a season-low 49 yards on 18 attempts against the Bruins, averaging a meager 2.7 YPC. The junior running back did manage to find the end zone on a two-yard run in the first quarter, opening up the scoring on the day. Despite Saturday's off-day, Johnson has been a force in the running game this season, accounting for 1,328 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground while adding 19 catches for 109 yards and a score through the air as well. Johnson will be looking for a bounce back performance when the Hawkeyes travel to face Maryland following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns in blowout win Johnson posted 24 rushes for 135 yards and three touchdowns and caught their only target for negative two yards during Saturday's 42-10 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Johnson scored a trio of touchdowns for the second consecutive week, finding the end zone on runs of 16, nine and two yards in the second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. The junior running back has scored in every game this season and has now crossed the century mark on the ground seven times. With 1,279 yards and 19 touchdowns on 7.5 YPC through nine games, Johnson has been one of the best players in the country regardless of position this season and will continue to be a top option in the ground game moving forward. A roadtrip to the Rose Bowl to take on UCLA awaits this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Johnson runs for 3 TDs as Iowa rolls past Wisconsin Kaleb Johnson ran for 135 yards and three touchdowns and Iowa’s defense smothered Wisconsin in a 42-10 victory Saturday night in Iowa City,...

NOVEMBER 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kaleb Johnson scores 3 TDs, rushes for 135 yards in Iowa's 42-10 win over Wisconsin

Kaleb Johnson rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Brendan Sullivan rushed for a touchdown and threw for one as Iowa defeated Wisconsin 42-10 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trio of touchdowns in win Johnson recorded 14 carries for 109 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for nine yards during Saturday's 40-14 victory over Northwestern.

Impact Saturday marked Johnson's second game this season with three scores on the ground as the junior running back found the end zone on runs of 26, 41 and 25 yards, respectively. The dynamic back extended his scoring streak to eight consecutive games to start the season, also crossing the century mark for the sixth time this season. With 1,144 yards and 16 touchdowns on an elite 7.8 YPC on the ground through eight games, Johnson has been and should continue to be an elite option in the running game moving forward. His next opportunity will come when the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Johnson leads Iowa's 28-point third-quarter outburst in 40-14 win over Northwestern

Kaleb Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, and backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan added another rushing touchdown, as Iowa defeated Northwestern 40-14 on Saturday

OCTOBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty now tied for highest-rated player in 'College Football 25'

Ashton Jeanty's new rating puts him atop "College Football 25." Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Penn State's Drew Allar and others also move up...

OCTOBER 24

Productive stats in loss Johnson totaled 14 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 49 yards during Saturday's 32-20 defeat against Michigan State.

Impact Despite the solid statline, Johnson was held mostly in check throughout the day, with most of his production coming on a 75-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. The junior running back was more involved in the passing game due to the lack of a consistent running game, catching four passes for 49 yards, both of which marked season-best totals. Johnson has been one of the best running backs in all of college football this season, running for 1,035 yards and 13 touchdowns through the team's first seven games on an impressive 7.8 YPC. His next opportunity to better those numbers will come in a home battle against Northwestern this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-score effort in blowout Johnson logged 21 rushes for 166 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all three targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-16 victory versus Washington.

Impact It was just another day at the office for Johnson, who ran for over 160 yards for the fourth time in six games and had his fifth multi-score game of the season. The electric junior running back did add a new highlight to the tape against the Huskies, as he connected with quarterback Cade McNamara for an 18-yard receiving score, his first of the season through the air. The historic pace of Ashton Jeanty is unfortunately taking some of the limelight away from Johnson's fantastic first half, as the junior has now run for 937 yards and 12 touchdowns through Iowa's first six games while averaging a beastly 7.9 YPC. Johnson will look to improve those numbers in a road battle against Michigan State this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-score effort in blowout Johnson logged 21 rushes for 166 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all three targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-16 victory versus Washington.

Impact It was just another day at the office for Johnson, who ran for over 160 yards for the fourth time in six games and had his fifth multi-score game of the season. The electric junior running back did add a new highlight to the tape against the Huskies, as he connected with quarterback Cade McNamara for an 18-yard receiving score, his first of the season through the air. The historic pace of Ashton Jeanty is unfortunately taking some of the limelight away from Johnson's fantastic first half, as the junior has now run for 937 yards and 12 touchdowns through Iowa's first six games while averaging a beastly 7.9 YPC. Johnson will look to improve those numbers in a road battle against Michigan State this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Johnson's three touchdowns lifts Iowa over Washington, 40-16

Kaleb Johnson scored three touchdowns as Iowa defeated Washington, 40-16, on Saturday in coach Kirk Ferentz's 200th victory.

OCTOBER 12

Kaleb Johnson (3 TDs), Iowa run over Washington 40-16 Kaleb Johnson rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns and added a TD reception as Iowa trounced Washington 40-16 in a Big Ten Conference gam...

OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kaleb Johnson scores 3 TDs as Iowa tops Washington 40-16 for Kirk Ferentz's 200th Hawkeyes' win

Kaleb Johnson rushed for 166 yards and scored three touchdowns as Iowa defeated Washington 40-16 on Saturday, giving coach Kirk Ferentz his 200th victory with the Hawkeyes

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid day in blowout loss Johnson recorded 15 rushes for 86 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for five yards during Saturday's 35-7 defeat to Ohio State.

Impact Johnson salvaged his day on a 28-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, though by that time, the game was well in hand for the Buckeyes. The junior running back has had a fantastic start to the season, finding the end zone in each of the team's first six games, and though his 86 yards were a season-low, he still managed to put together a productive outing in a blowout loss. Johnson will continue to be a top backfield option moving forward, starting when the Hawkeyes host Washington on Saturday.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE