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Iowa Lands Class of 2027 Three-Star LB Commitment

This three-star linebacker is staying home as he committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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An Iowa Hawkeyes helmet lays on the field before a football game against the Indiana Hoosiers Sept. 27, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
An Iowa Hawkeyes helmet lays on the field before a football game against the Indiana Hoosiers Sept. 27, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Even though there are a few weeks until the Iowa Hawkeyes football team takes the field one last time, there's still plenty of football news to share. Most recently, Braylon Bingham pledged his commitment to the Hawkeyes.

Dec. 14 will be a day he won't soon forget as the Iowa native proclaimed he'd be staying home. Bingham, who plays for Pleasantville High School, is the Hawkeyes' second commit in the Class of 2027.

Bingham was a player Iowa was confident they'd land. Growing up a Hawkeyes fan certainly helped their case as the 6-foot-2, 195-pound linebacker is set to play for his hometown team.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium
Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium before the game against the Michigan State Spartans. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Bingham Announces His Iowa Commitment

Kinnick Stadium is roughly a two-hour drive from Bingham. When he posted his announcement, he needed only a few words to describe how he truly felt, "I'm staying home!! Born to be a Hawkeye!!"

While his post on social media was short and sweet, he opened up to On3's Blair Sanderson. Knowing it was either Iowa or Iowa State, Bingham broke down why he went with the Hawkeyes instead of the Cyclones.

"I would say the biggest factor in making this decision was just going with my heart. Some long talks with my family made me realize the value and importance of the opportunity I have," he told Sanderson.

Bingham added, "I’m excited for the next step in my journey,” Bingham said. “I know it’s going to take a lot of hard work and time, but that’s always a challenge I am up for. I’m thankful for this opportunity, but I know there is much work to be done.”

Iowa's Class of 2027 Begins To Take Shape

While it's a small class so far, no one expected the Hawkeyes to have a ton of Class of '27 recruits by the end of the calendar year. Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced he's going to return for at least another year, and that should be more than enough to bring new players to Iowa City.

Bingham's decision came quite early, so now it's just a matter of the Hawkeyes keeping him around. For what it's worth, he's a four sport athlete and could've chosen to play baseball for a D1 university instead.

Interestingly enough, Bingham will be switching to linebacker at Iowa. In his high school career, he's played quarterback and safety. Not only that, but he was a return specialist. It's no surprise that Bingham lists himself as an athlete because he can truly do it all.

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Jordon Lawrenz
JORDON LAWRENZ

Jordon Lawrenz serves as the Eastern United States College Recruiting beat writer On SI. Jordon is an accomplished writer covering the NFL, MLB, and college football/basketball. He has contributed to PFSN’s and Heavy’s NFL coverage. Having graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a Sports Communication and Journalism degree, Jordon fully embraced the sports writing lifestyle upon his relocation to Florida.

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