Julian Manson, Son of Former Iowa QB, Commits to Hawkeyes Football for 2026

The Iowa City West standout and legacy recruit chooses Iowa over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Arizona, continuing a family tradition in black and gold

Iowa City West’s Julian Manson committed to the University of Iowa to play football. / Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A Legacy Fulfilled at Iowa

For Julian Manson, all roads pointed to the University of Iowa. But Manson remained open to any and all possibilities to continue his football career.

In the end, though, legacy ruled out, as Manson committed to the Hawkeyes to play football starting in 2026-27.

Carrying on the Manson Name

Manson, who will be a senior at Iowa City West High School in the fall, is the son of former Iowa quarterback Jason Manson. Manson joined the Hawkeyes program in 2002 and threw for over 400 yards while rushing for 93 and catching three passes for 22 yards.

Jason Manson’s Memorable Moment as a Hawkeye

In his only start at quarterback for Kirk Ferentz, Manson led Iowa to a double-overtime victory over Syracuse in 2006. He has been the Director of Player Development for the football program since 2021.

A Versatile Prospect with Two-Way Talent

Jason Manson’s son, Julian, stands 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds. He is expected to play linebacker for Iowa. As a junior, Manson recorded 86.5 tackles while catching 52 passes for almost 900 yards and 13 scores for the Trojans.

Power Five Interest and Final Decision

Manson held offers from Iowa along with Kansas State, Arizona, Minnesota and a couple of schools from the Mid-American Conference. 

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