Dylan Maasdam is Northwestern’s fresh RB with real upside
Dylan Maasdam enters Northwestern (IA) in the 2026 season as a freshman running back from MOC-Floyd Valley, bringing a strong local pedigree and immediate depth at the position.[2][4] He was a high-volume high school runner, finishing the 2025 season with 913 rushing yards on 116 carries and 5 touchdowns, and was listed among Iowa’s statistical leaders with 638 rushing yards in class-based totals.[6][9] That profile suggests a tough, dependable back who can handle volume; the early-career question is whether that production translates against college speed.
