Iowa landed a commitment from class of 2028 offensive lineman James Barnett.
Barnett, a 6-foot-2, 270-pound lineman out of Iowa City West High School, is the son of Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett.
Barnett is ranked as a three-star commit, as the nation’s No. 26 interior offensive lineman and as the No. 6 player in Iowa in the 2028 class, per 247Sports.
In addition to Iowa, Barnett held offers from Miami (Ohio) and South Dakota.
Staying home🐤@TylerBarnesIOWA@CoachMacccpic.twitter.com/Zq7N2hiAif
— James Barnett (@JamesBarne47542) July 31, 2026
Barnett joins cornerback Dwayle Smith as the second commit in Iowa’s 2028 class. Smith hails from Baltimore, Md., and attends St. Frances Academy.
Here’s a look at Barnett’s highlights:
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