Rashad Godfrey Jr. is emerging as an Iowa secondary weapon with speed, tackling, and special-teams value
Godfrey took a real step forward in 2025, playing in 12 games and finishing with 15 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble, while also earning Iowa’s Next Man In Award for special teams.[1][2] What makes him interesting is the blend of burst and versatility: Iowa and recruiting evaluations have highlighted his explosive speed, recovery ability, and ability to fit multiple spots in the secondary, plus a physical edge that shows up in run support and special teams.[10][17] If you want a DB who can help on coverage, tackle reliably, and bring energy without needing the ball to find him, he fits the Hawkeye mold well.[1][17]
