Iowa Football Freshman Preview: Addison Ostrenga

When Addison Ostrenga signed with Iowa Soccer in December, offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz was teaching tight ends. When he arrives in Iowa Metropolis subsequent month, Abdul Hodge will likely be teaching his place. 

“I like coach Hodge lots. I used to be in a position to meet him for the primary time on the spring scrimmage,” Ostrenga advised HN.

Ostrenga (6-4, 220) initially dedicated to the Hawkeyes for baseball. The Solar Prairie (WI) Excessive standout flipped to soccer final July. He determined to give attention to soccer in faculty and never try taking part in two sports activities. 

“I am ending up my baseball season quickly. I am excited to get down there and get to work,” he mentioned. 

Ostrenga is scheduled to maneuver in Iowa Metropolis on June 12. He plans on rooming with incoming quarterback Carson Could. Most likely a great choice for a go catcher to be near the sign caller.

“We turned good pals after our official go to,” Ostrenga mentioned.

Members of Iowa’s 2022 recruiting class with 18 athletes on scholarship are growing a great relationship earlier than arriving on campus. 

“I’ve gotten to know a whole lot of the opposite recruits, and they’re tremendous good. I’ve identified Jack Dotzler for some time, and we work out on the similar health club, which is fairly cool,” Ostrenga mentioned.

Dotzler (6-6, 260) is coming in as an offensive linemen from Waunakee (WI) Excessive. He, Ostrenga and different members of the ’22 class have a objective in thoughts. 

“After watching final yr’s staff make it to the Large Ten championship, we need to work to convey house that trophy,” Ostrenga mentioned.

Ostrenga performed each methods for Solar Prairie. As a senior, he recorded 46 receptions for 664 yards and eight touchdowns. Defensively, he recorded 57 tackles (17 for loss) and 9 sacks, recovered three fumbles, compelled two fumbles, intercepted a go, rating two defensive touchdowns and added two safeties. 

“I have been in a position to work with a power coach for the previous six months, the place I’ve made some actually massive jumps in my lifts. I really feel like I’m able to be in a school weight room,” he mentioned. 

Iowa options three skilled tight ends in Sam LaPorta, Luke Lachey and Steve Stillianos, a graduate switch from Lafayette. 

“I do know I will have some work to do to get on the sphere, however I need to have the ability to study from these guys and their expertise. My objective is to do no matter is required to assist the staff. I additionally need to placed on just a few kilos my freshman yr,” Ostrenga mentioned. 

Try Ostrenga’s senior highlights HERE.