Big Ten rushing leader Kaleb Johnson has announced he will declare for the NFL draft and not play in Iowa’s bowl game.

After one of the most impressive seasons in the history of Hawkeye football, junior running back Kaleb Johnson announced on Sunday that he will skip his senior

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson will miss the team's bowl game after declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Bleacher Report's scouting department

IOWA CITY — Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, the junior announced Sunday. Johnson had college eligibility remaining but is forgoing that to pursue a future professionally. Johnson shared a long, heartfelt message via social media.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, who entered the season as a reserve but became a Doak Walker Award finalist, will declare for the NFL draft, announcing his intention Sunday on Instagram, writing that his "heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson will skip his team’s upcoming bowl game and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media Sunday night.

Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson told On3’s Hayes Fawcett that he’s declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday. He rushed for 1,537 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in 2024, which both ranked second in the nation in college football.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson announced he’ll bypass his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Johnson’s junior season was one for the ages, accumulating 1,725 yards from scrimmage and a program-record 23 touchdowns.

Just a few days after wrapping up one of the best seasons ever by an Iowa running back, Kaleb Johnson announced his intentions to enter the 2025 National Football League Draft that will be held in April.

Kaleb Johnson will always hold a special place in Iowa lore. That much was clear all season long and certainly on Sunday night as the standout Hawkeye running back declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Johnson enjoyed a storybook 2024 season with the Hawkeyes,