Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson will skip his team’s upcoming bowl game and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media Sunday night.

Kaleb Johnson has been named the Big Ten Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year. After a few years of splitting time in a backfield, Johnson blossomed into a bell-cow this year that the Iowa Hawkeyes’ offense and offensive coordinator Tim Lester could lean on.

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson will miss the team's bowl game after declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Bleacher Report's scouting department

Iowa Hawkeyes football RB Johnson has another season of college eligibility left but can also elect to forgo that and pursue a future in the NFL.

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson announced he’ll bypass his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL draft. Johnson’s junior season was one for the ages, accumulating 1,725 yards from scrimmage and a program record 23 touchdowns.

Three Hawkeyes won conference player of the year at their position and more than a dozen Iowa football players earned all-conference honors Tuesday.Jay Higgins

IOWA CITY — Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, the junior announced Sunday. Johnson had college eligibility remaining but is forgoing that to pursue a future professionally. Johnson shared a long, heartfelt message via social media.

Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced Sunday evening on social media, forgoing his final season of college eligibility.

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