Big Ten rushing leader Kaleb Johnson has announced he will declare for the NFL draft and not play in Iowa’s bowl game.

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 running back Kaleb Johnson, who entered the season as a reserve but became a Doak Walker Award finalist, will declare for the NFL draft, announcing his intention Sunday on Instagram, writing that his "heart is filled with gratitude and appreciation.

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.

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.

On Sunday, Hawkeyes junior running back Kaleb Johnson shared a post on his personal Instagram account that revealed his decision to leave school early and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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.

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's Kaleb Johnson declares for 2025 NFL draft