The Iowa Hawkeyes playmaker makes a major announcement

Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaleb Brown has announced his decision to redshirt for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Brown made the announcement on social media.

Brown transferred to Iowa from Ohio State in 2023 but made minimal impact during his first season in Iowa City, with 22 catches for 215 yards and a touchdown.

The junior wideout wasn’t a factor this year, recording just one grab for 18 yards.

Brown’s decision to take advantage of his redshirt year could ultimately lead to the youngster entering the transfer portal for the second time in his collegiate career.

The 21-year-old arrived at Ohio State in 2022 and barely saw any action; he recorded just one reception for five yards.

Needless to say, Brown’s NCAA stint hasn’t exactly gotten off to a great start, and considering he’s already in Year 3, it might be time for the playmaker to pursue other options.

It doesn’t help that the Hawkeyes’ passing attack hasn’t exactly been great since his arrival, as quarterback Cade McNamara has struggled mightily.

Brown was behind Jacob Gill, Reece Vander Zee and Kaden Wetjen on Iowa’s depth chart this season, and even the Hawkeyes’ top receivers haven’t seen much action.

He was suspended for the first game of 2024 due to an OWI arrest over the summer and was inactive during Iowa’s Week 6 loss to the Buckeyes due to a soft tissue injury.

We’ll see if Brown ultimately makes the decision to leave Iowa.

The Hawkeyes are 3-2 this year.