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Iowa Leads for Top OT Recruit Mason Halliman
Hawkeyes have an official visit set with the athletic Illinois offensive lineman.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Frankfort, Illinois native Mason Halliman, a highly-touted offensive tackle prospect, has named Iowa as one of his top six schools and has an official visit set with the Hawkeyes for June 5th. Halliman has previously visited Iowa's campus and spoken positively about head coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach George Barnett, and the program's history of developing offensive linemen.
Why it matters
Securing a commitment from Halliman would be a major recruiting win for Iowa, as he is considered one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2024 recruiting class. Landing elite offensive line talent is crucial for the Hawkeyes' continued success in the Big Ten.
The details
Halliman, who plays for Lincoln-Way East High School, recently released a top six list that included Iowa along with several other top programs. The 6-foot-6, 290-pound tackle has already taken an unofficial visit to Iowa's campus and was impressed by his interactions with the coaching staff and the team's history of producing NFL-caliber offensive linemen.
- Halliman named Iowa as one of his top six schools this week.
- He has an official visit to Iowa scheduled for the weekend of June 5th.
The players
Mason Halliman
A highly-touted offensive tackle prospect from Frankfort, Illinois who plays for Lincoln-Way East High School.
Kirk Ferentz
The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes football team.
George Barnett
The offensive line coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes football team.
What’s next
Halliman will take his official visit to Iowa's campus the weekend of June 5th, which will be a key step in his recruitment process.
The takeaway
Iowa's ability to land elite offensive line talent like Halliman is crucial for the program's continued success in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes have a strong track record of developing offensive linemen, which has been a major selling point in Halliman's recruitment.
