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An FCS All-American who gives off Kaleb Johnson vibes could be headed to Iowa City

Somewhere in Iowa, a Minnesota fan is having nightmares about Kaleb Johnson running all over the Golden Gophers' defense.

Johnson was a workhorse for the Iowa offense in 2024 before declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, and he was the only reason Iowa had a semblance of an offense that season.

Johnson's combination of power and deceptive speed made him a difficult player to bring down between the tackles or in space, as he compiled 1,537 rushing yards and a program record 21 rushing touchdowns.

A few years after Johnson left the program, the Hawkeyes may have found a similar player via South Dakota and the transfer portal.