Iowa Star Running Back Kaleb Johnson Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

The junior standout, a Doak Walker Award finalist, will forgo his final season and skip Iowa's bowl game to prepare for the draft.

Kaleb Johnson, Iowa's junior running back, announced his decision to enter the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout season.
Johnson rushed for 1,537 yards and 21 touchdowns in 12 games this season, setting multiple Iowa records, including scoring in every game.
He became the first player in Iowa history to achieve a touchdown in every game of a season and ranks sixth all-time in career touchdowns for the school.
Johnson will skip Iowa's upcoming bowl game, a decision aimed at avoiding injury as he prepares for a professional career.
NFL analysts praise Johnson's size, speed, and ball security, projecting him as a potential first-round pick in the upcoming draft.