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Each week of the high school football season, we break down the performance of each of Iowa’s commits in the recruiting class of 2020. As a reminder, you can keep up to date on all things recruiting by visiting the Iowa Football Recruiting Hub.
The Hawkeyes closed out their home slate with a win over Illinois on senior day. With each passing week, more future Hawkeyes are seeing their high school careers come to an end, but there are still a few in action this week and one has already been crowned a state champion.
Here’s our weekly look at how each commit performed last week.
Deuce Hogan, QB
Hometown: Grapevine, TX (Faith Christian)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 205
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 4
Quarterback Deuce Hogan helped Faith Christian’s to a second round playoff win last week. Hogan finished with 148 yards and 2 TDs on 13 of 23 passing (57%) as Faith Christian beat Dallas Christian 28-17.
Through 11 games this season, Hogan is now 157 of 268 passing (58.6%) for 2,238 yards with 29 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Faith Christian moves to 10-1 and will take on Trinity Christian and fellow Iowa commit Elijah Yelverton in the next round.
Gavin Williams, RB
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA (Dowling)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 195
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Running back Gavin Williams had another monster game for Dowling Catholic, finishing with 141 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries (5.6 ypc) as Dowling took down Valley 21-16 in the 4A state championship.
In 10 games of action this season, Williams finished with 1,259 yards and 19 TDs on 140 carries for a 9.0 yard per carry average. Dowling finished the season 12.
Leshon Williams, RB
Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL (Richards)
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 205
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Leshon Williams and Richards saw their season come to an end in the state quarterfinals.
In just 6 games this season, Williams finished with 1,001 yards and 12 TDs on 121 carries (8.3 ypc). Richards finished the year 10-2.
Quavon Matthews, WR
Hometown: Largo, FL (Largo)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 170
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Wide receiver commit Quavon Matthews and Largo saw their season come to an end in the second round of the playoffs to finish the year 8-4. Matthews finished his senior season with 414 yards and 2 TDs on 17 catches for a 24.4 ypc average.
Diante Vines, WR
Hometown: Watertown, CT (The Taft School)
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 190
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Wide receiver Diante Vines and Taft did not qualify for postseason play. Vines finished his senior year with 45 catches for 553 yards (12.3 ypc) and 8 receiving touchdowns.
Elijah Yelverton, TE
Hometown: Cedar Hill, TX (Trinity Christian)
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 235
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Tight end Elijah Yelverton had 2 catches for 33 yards and a TD as Trinity Christian demolished Brook Hill 59-0 in the secondround of the playoffs. The win moves Trinity Christian to 11-1 on the year.
On the season, Yelverton now has 538 yards and 8 TDs on 56 catches (9.6 ypc). Trinity Christian will play Faith Christian and Yelverton’s future QB Deuce Hogan in the next round.
Luke Lachey, TE
Hometown: Grandview Heights, OH (Grandview Heights)
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 220
Stars: 247 Sports - 4 Rivals - 3
Fellow tight end Luke Lachey and Grandview Heights fell in the second round of the playoffs to finish the year 7-5.
Lachey finished with 57 catches for 720 yards (12.6 ypc) and 7 touchdowns. He also ran for 337 yards and 3 TDs on 43 carries (7.8 ypc) and added 5 interceptions on defense.
Brenden Deasfernandes, DB
Hometown: Belleville, MI (Belleville)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 161
Stars: 247 Sports - 2 Rivals - 2
Cornerback commit Brenden Deasfernandes and Belleville saw their season come to an end in a 22-19 loss to Brighton in the state semifinals last week.
Deasfernandes finishes the year with 22 tackles, 8 passes broken up and an interception Belleville finishes the season 12-1.
Reginald Bracy, DB
Hometown: Mobile, AL (St. Paul’s)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 190
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Safety Reginald Bracy and St. Paul’s fell in the second round of the playoffs. Bracy finished the year with 89 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks, 7 PBUs and an interception. St. Paul’s finished the year 8-4.
Keylen Gulley, DB
Hometown: Largo, FL (Largo)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 167
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Defensive back Keylen Gulley and Largo fell in the second week of the playoffs. Gulley finished the season with 58 tackles, 7 PBUs and an interception. Largo finishes the year 8-4.
AJ Lawson, DB
Hometown: Decatur, IL (MacArthur)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 180
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Defensive back AJ Lawson and MacArthur fell in the first round of the playoffs. Lawson finished his senior year with 681 receiving yards and 7 TDs on 39 catches (17.5 ypc) on offense and a pair of interceptions on defense. MacArthur finished the year 5-5.
Jay Higgins, LB
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN (Brebeuf Jesuit Prep)
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 209
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Linebacker commit Jay Higgins and Brebeuf Jesuit fell in the first round of the Indiana State Playoffs. Higgins finished the year with 151 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 5 PBUs and a sack on defense, as well as 329 yards and 4 touchdowns on 26 catches on the offensive side of the ball. Brebeuf Jesuit finished 7-3.
Ethan Hurkett, LB
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA (Xavier)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 230
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Ethan Hurkett and Xavier fell in the first round of the playoffs. Hurkett finished his senior season with 70 tackles, 14.5 TFL, a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery. Xavier finished 8-2 on the year.
Yahya Black, DE
Hometown: Marshall, MN (Marshall)
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 250
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Defensive end commit Yahya Black and Marshall fell in the second round of the playoffs. Black finished his year with 60 tackles, 11.5 TFL and 5 sacks. Marshall finished 9-2.
Lukas Van Ness, DE
Hometown: Barrington, IL (Barrington)
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 240
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Defensive end Lukas Van Ness and Barrington fell in the first round of the playoffs. Van Ness finished his season with 49 tackles, 25 TFL and 6 sacks. Barrington ended the year 6-4.
Deontae Craig, DE
Hometown: Culver, IN (Culver Academies)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 235
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Defensive end Deontae Craig and Culver Academies saw their season end in the second round of the playoffs. Craig finished his senior year with 63 tackles, 22.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and an interception. Culver Academies finished the year 6-5.
Logan Jones, DE
Hometown: Council Bluffs, IA (Lewis Central)
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 252
Stars: 247 Sports - 4 Rivals - 3
Defensive lineman Logan Jones and Lewis Central fell in the state semifinals. Jones finished the year with 33 tackles, 17 TFL and 8.5 sacks. Lewis Central finished 10-2 on the year.
Isaiah Bruce, DE
Hometown: Lena, IL (Lena-Winslow)
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 265
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Defensive lineman Isaiah Bruce and Lena-Winslow took down Annawan-Wethersfield 44-30 in the state semifinals. Lena-Winslow moves to 13-0 on the year.
No stats for this game, but coming into the week Bruce had 54 tackles and 13 TFL on defense and 793 yards and 14 touchdowns on 60 carries (13.2 ypc) on offense. Lena-Winslow will take on Central A&M in the Class 1A state championship game this week.
Tyler Elsbury, OL
Hometown: Byron, IL (Byron)
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 298
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
Offensive lineman Tyler Elsbury and Byron came away with a 7-3 win over Princeton in the state semifinals this week. The win moves them to 12-1 on the year. They’ll play Williamsville for the Class 3A state title this week.
Josh Volk, OL
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA (Xavier)
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 305
Stars: 247 Sports - 3 Rivals - 3
As mentioned Cedar Rapids Xavier and OL Josh Volk fell in the first round of the playoffs. They ended the year 8-2.
And that’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week to check in on all the performances.