Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz announced a handful of staff updates, including the hiring of Noah Shannon and elevation of Jason Manson.

Manson is the son of former Hawkeyes quarterback and current Iowa Director of Player Development, Jason Manson. Manson joins recent commit Kasen Thomas as linebackers in Iowa's 2026 recruiting class.

Manson’s father, Jason Manson, played for the Hawkeyes as a quarterback and wide receiver from 2002-2006. He made one career start for Iowa, helping the Hawkeyes beat Syracuse in double overtime ...

Four-star recruit Julian Manson, son of Iowa player development director Jason Manson, recently committed to the Hawkeyes. Manson, the top-ranked player in Iowa's 2026 class, chose Iowa over Kansas ...