Ted Hammond Reviews Iowa Football Visit

Ted Hammond picked up an Iowa Soccer scholarship provide again in Might. Sunday, the Class of 2024 Cincinnati St. Xavier defensive finish obtained his first take a look at campus when he attended the Hawkeyes’ recruiting tailgater. 

“I noticed how huge the stadium is and heard they promote out nearly each sport,” Hammond advised HN. “I obtained to see the place the gamers elevate, practice and meet with coaches.”

Hammond (6-5, 260) stories 12 scholarship presents in all. The record consists of Cincinnati, Kentucky, Minnesota, Northwestern, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt. Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Wisconsin are among the many colleges exhibiting curiosity. 

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and line of defense coach Kelvin Bell took turns talking with Hammond through the go to. 

“I really feel like we now have a robust connection. What I like in regards to the conversations was how they take care of the particular person and never simply the participant,” Hammond mentioned. 

The general expertise at Iowa impressed him. 

“I beloved the go to. It felt like an amazing place to go to high school,” he mentioned.

Hammond hopes to take a look at an Iowa sport in particular person sooner or later this fall. 

“Being from nearly eight hours away, a day sport could be exhausting to make, however I’ll in all probability make it to an evening sport and want to see the environment,” he mentioned.

Hammond recorded 31 tackles (4.0 for loss), a sack, 4 quarterback hurries and a fumble restoration in 12 video games as a sophomore on a gifted St. Xavier squad. He performed basketball for the Bombers as a freshman.

Try Hammond’s sophomore highlights HERE.