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

Iowa's Kaleb Johnson declares for 2025 NFL draft

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.

Two days after the Iowa football team’s regular-season finale, junior running back Kaleb Johnson capped his collegiate career by declaring for the NFL Draft. Johnson assembled one of the best seasons by a running back in Hawkeye history,

Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson told On3’s Hayes Fawcett that he’s declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday. He rushed for 1,537 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in 2024, which both ranked second in the nation in college football.

Kaleb Johnson will always hold a special place in Iowa lore. That much was clear all season long and certainly on Sunday night as the standout Hawkeye running back declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Johnson enjoyed a storybook 2024 season with the Hawkeyes,