Is Zach Lutmer starting?
Zach Lutmer is the projected starter at CASH for Iowa Hawkeyes.
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Legend-Tier Production
A 3-star recruit out of Central Lyon, ranked #1,232 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 71 tackles, 3 INT, 7 PBU. That's 12% of the team's production at his spot and 99th-percentile production nationally — good for a 97 overall (Legend tier).
- Jersey
- #6
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | 3 | 7 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8564
- National Rank
- #1232
- High School
- Central Lyon
- Hometown
- Rock Rapids, IA
Why this rating?
On a 91-rated defense; 99th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 97. Ranks among the nation's elite at the position, which lifted them into the 92-99 tier.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at CASH · Iowa Hawkeyes
- 1697Zach LutmerStarter
- 24679Preston Ries
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.