Iowa and Iowa State are adding to their ranks with the start of the early signing period. The Hawkeyes released a class of 17 players, including Southeast Polk safety Xavier Nwampka (new-wahm-pah) and Southeast Valley lineman Aaron Graves.

Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz says the ability to host recruits made this a more normal process this year.

Iowa State signed 22 players in a class that is considered the best in program history.