Class Of 2021 Breakdown: Jaden Harrell

Linebacker is a top in-state recruit

A look at outside linebacker Jaden Harrell, a commitment to Iowa's 2021 recruiting class.

Personal

Height — 6-2

Weight — 220

Hometown — Urbandale, Iowa (Urbandale High School)

Other offer — Nebraska

Rankings

Rivals — 3 stars (24 position, 4 state)

247 Sports — 3 stars (531 national, 21 position, 8 state)

ESPN — 3 stars (26 position, 7 state)

Analysis

Harrell has good closing speed and can recognize a play quickly as it unfolds, maintaining solid eyes in the backfield. His game is mature; it’s a blend of patience with quality pursuit instincts. He’s excellent in Urbandale’s second line of defense and takes great angles to the ball carrier.

Harrell had interest from Iowa State, Kansas State, and North Dakota State, according to 247 Sports. He had an offer from Nebraska.

Analysis by Adam Hensley