What is poised to be one of the best Hawkeye football recruiting classes in recent memory gets stronger by the day.

Head coach Kirk Ferentz’s group in the 2020s recruiting class is well-rounded, enthusiastic, and growing. After several recruits and commitments visited Iowa in an event for prospects, the 2020 class continues to take shape.

According to 247 Sports, 4-star quarterback recruit from Texas — Deuce Hogan — spoke to the recruits about his decision to join Hawkeye football. Following the high-school senior’s exposition, potential teammates followed suit and committed.

New Iowa DE commit @lukas_vanness said that #Hawkeyes QB commit @_DeuceHogan__'s speech at the player panel Saturday night during the visit was the moment he knew he wanted to pick Iowa.

"Everything he said I felt the exact same and he put all my emotions exactly into words."

— Sean Bock (@SBock247) June 23, 2019

Lukas Van Ness — a 3-star defensive end from Illinois — became the third defensive end to join the 2020 recruiting class over the weekend. At 6-5 and 240 pounds, his size earned him offers from Air Force and Army, but Hogan’s speech did something to persuade the young lineman.

He joins Council Bluffs native Logan Jones on the defensive line. Jones is poised to lead the strong class of defensive recruits, ranked by 247 Sports as the No. 1-ranked prospect in the state at his position. He earned some more high-profile interest than many in the class, receiving offers and interest from Michigan State, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

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It was a typical Iowa recruiting class — with great depth at the offensive and defensive line positions — until running back Leshon Williams joined up. The 4-star 2020 recruit, who committed to Iowa mid-May, brings quickness and elusiveness to the otherwise bulky class. At 205 pounds and 5-10, he’s stocky yet quick for his size. The pairing with him and the pocket passer in Hogan certainly makes for an interesting lineup.

The addition of transfer wide receiver Oliver Martin makes the 2020 class even more intriguing. With the likelihood of next season’s eligibility low for the former Michigan standout, Martin will join the historic class in 2020.

In an era of often gimmicky recruiting tactics, the low-profile Ferentz and Co. still managed to tackle a top-20 recruiting class in 2020, one of the best classes in recent memory. It’s still very early — new NCAA rules allowed for earlier commitments and recruiting — and more sought-after guys are still in the mix. But with many veterans leaving after the upcoming season, a strong group of young players keeps the momentum going for Iowa football.