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Iowa football QB Jeremy Hecklinski latest to compliment WR Tony Diaz
TL;DR
Iowa football QB Jeremy Hecklinski praised transfer WR Tony Diaz for his impressive skills during spring practice. Diaz, who previously played at UT Rio Grande Valley, had a standout season with 875 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Key points
- Jeremy Hecklinski praises Tony Diaz's skills.
- Tony Diaz had a strong season at UT Rio Grande Valley.
- Diaz is expected to enhance Iowa's passing game.
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Where there is smoke, there is often fire, and the smoke around Tony Diaz, the Iowa Hawkeyes' newest transfer portal wide receiver, is beginning to billow into a gigantic smoke stack.
After defensive players and fellow wide receivers claimed how talented he has been in practice, ESPN believes he could be the key to taking the Hawkeyes' offense to new heights as an outside presence in the passing game. Now, quarterbacks, specifically Jeremy Hecklinski, are getting on board, complimenting his skill set.
"Tony Diaz has already proven heâs going to be an incredible player here at Iowa," Hecklinski said of Tony Diaz's play with Iowa during spring practice.
Despite having just one year of collegiate football under his belt, he proved that he can jump onto the scene and play right away. Last year at UT Rio Grande Valley, he posted 875 yards and 11 touchdowns on 68 receptions, with home run ability, as displayed by a season-long reception of 75 yards.
Diaz came to Iowa this offseason via the transfer portal after spending 2025 with the Vaqueros. At 5-foot-11 and 176 pounds, Tony Diaz, the product of San Marcos, Texas, could be the explosiveness that offensive coordinator Tim Lester has been looking for to unlock more of the passing attack.
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Q&A
What did Jeremy Hecklinski say about Tony Diaz?
Jeremy Hecklinski complimented Tony Diaz, stating he has proven to be an incredible player during spring practice at Iowa.
What were Tony Diaz's stats at UT Rio Grande Valley?
At UT Rio Grande Valley, Tony Diaz recorded 875 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 68 receptions in his last season.
How is Tony Diaz expected to impact Iowa's offense?
Tony Diaz is believed to be key in enhancing Iowa's offense as an outside presence in the passing game.