Class Of 2021: David Davidkov

Breaking down Iowa's football verbal commitments for the 2021 recruiting class.

David Davidkov

Personal

Height, weight — 6-6, 290

Hometown — Winnetka, Ill.

High School — New Trier

Position — Offensive tackle

Overall rankings

Rivals — 194, 4 stars

ESPN — 241, 4 stars

247 Sports — 138, 4 stars

National position rankings

Rivals — 23rd

ESPN — 22nd

247 Sports — 17th

State rankings

Rivals — 3rd

ESPN — 3rd

247 Sports — 2nd

The breakdown

Davidkov is at his best in the run game. He’s a relentless finisher that doesn’t stop driving his defender backward. He’s got great footwork. Davidkov is versatile as well, playing both tackle positions. At 6’6” and 295 pounds, he boasts great size, giving the Iowa coaching staff a fantastic foundation.

Davidkov held offers from Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, LSU, Michigan State, Iowa State, Nebraska, Penn State, and Oregon, among others, according to 247 Sports. As of now, he’s the top recruit in Iowa’s 2021 class. He’s a massive get for Kirk Ferentz, standing as yet another blocker looking to add to Iowa’s lineman lineage.

What to expect

Ferentz doesn't have a problem with playing true freshmen on the offensive line — see Wirfs, Tristan — if they're ready to play.

Davidkov is a highly-touted offensive lineman who already has the size to play at the college level. One more season of dominating at the high school level will only help him.

He's probably not in the lineup for the 2021 opening game, but he might just be a factor before the season ends.