Thomas Meyer Recaps Iowa Tailgater

'25 Clear Lake Athlete Back on Campus for Hawkeye Visit

'25 Clear Lake ATH Thomas Meyer. (Photo - UI)

Thomas Meyer visited Iowa Football before getting back on campus for Saturday's annual Hawkeye recruiting tailgater. The program invited its top targets in future classes. 

The 2025 Athlete from Clear Lake (IA) High received a broader look at Iowa during this weekend's event. He appreciated that. 

"It was nice to learn about their strength and education programs. On my previous visits there, we didn’t get to learn about those things," Meyer told HN. 

The Hawkeyes offered him on April 10 after Iowa State, Kansas State and Kansas reportedly had done so. Minnesota came in on May 17. 

Iowa sees Meyer (6-5, 210) as a tight end. Other programs like him at defensive end. 

He told HN in April he's open to playing either position. 

Meyer advanced the relationship with the Hawkeye staff during his latest visit. He enjoyed that opportunity. 

"All of the coaches gave me really good advice about the recruiting process, football and life. I also like how not all of the conversations we had were strictly about football. Some of them were just about life and kind of getting to know each other," Meyer said. 

That included more time with head coach Kirk Ferentz and his son, Brian Ferentz, the offensive coordinator. 

"It was really nice to get to talk with both of the Ferentz coaches and get to know them more. They gave me a ton of great advice that I can use on the rest of this recruiting process," Meyer said. 

He plays for former Hawkeye All-American and NFL defensive lineman Jared DeVries, the head coach at Clear Lake. That helps provide extra insight into the Iowa program. 

"I like how they’re not a flashy school and just get things done the right way. You don’t really see them celebrate much and do all the crazy dances if they make a big play or score a touchdown, and I respect that a lot," Meyer said. 

As a sophomore, Meyer caught 28 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns. He piled up 10.0 tackles for loss on defense. He averaged 14.6 points and a team-best 7.2 rebounds this winter in basketball, and has been running with Martin Brothers on the AAU circuit this spring and summer.  

"I just have a couple more camps this month, and then I’ve got basketball all July," Meyer said of his upcoming plans. 

It's apparent early on in Meyer's sophomore highlights why Power 5 programs covet his commitment. He stands out as a fluid athlete with a frame and a physicality developed beyond his years.