Trent Wilson: Film breakdown of Iowa football's transfer portal add

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The offensive line for the Iowa Hawkeyes was downright phenomenal this year. Winners of the Joe Moore Award as the best offensive line unit in the nation, Iowa, and the offense leaned on this unit to churn out yards and move defenses.

The only issue with how good the line was is the task of replacing it. Logan Jones, Gennings Dunker, and Beau Stephens are all set to be playing on Sundays in the NFL, and the Hawkeyes must replenish the talent up front. That is starting with a strong transfer portal addition in the commitment of Trent Wilson, an offensive lineman from James Madison, who made the College Football Playoff.

As Iowa continues to bolster the roster via the portal, check out the tale of the tape and the film on Trent Wilson, the newest Iowa Hawkeye.

Info

  • Trent Wilson
  • Offensive Lineman
  • Played one season at James Madison University (2025)

Vitals

  • Height: 6-foot-4
  • Weight: 275 pounds

Recruiting

  • High School: Southlake Carroll
  • Hometown: Southlake Carroll, Texas
  • Class: 2025
  • Ranking: three-star prospect out of high school, ranked as the No. 183 interior offensive lineman
  • Offers: Tulsa, SMU, Arkansas State, Memphis, Air Force, Louisiana, Navy, Sam Houston, UTEP

Stats

  • 1 start for James Madison, a College Football Playoff team
  • Played 382 snaps between right guard and left guard
  • Holds Southlake Carroll’s all-time record for bench press, back squat, and power clean
  • Track and field background (shot put and discus)

Film Breakdown

Pros: This is your typical Iowa offensive lineman. Trent Wilson is the mold of what the Hawkeyes look for. He comes from a multi-sport background and is unbelievably strong, as evidenced by his weightlifting records. Earning time at James Madison, one of the top G5 schools, as a freshman shows his ability to understand a playbook and natural talent. Wilson brings a mean streak to the offense as a player who craves contact. Take a look at the hit below after an interception. He gives Iowa an edge up front, which is something this unit has sustained for years.

Cons: At just 275 pounds, Wilson will need to add some weight this offseason in the Hawkeyes’ lifting program. That shouldn’t be much of an issue, as Iowa is among the best at developing offensive linemen under offensive line coach George Barnett. Likely playing in the interior for Iowa at one of the guard spots, Wilson has a chance to start, but likely needs to put up a big spring practice for a chance at the starting job. He can be a rotational depth piece at the worst.

Comparison: It’s hard not to think of Kade Pieper here. There is that innate strength and athleticism to move fluidly at that size that can’t be taught.

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