Jackson Naeve returning home, commits to Iowa | Sporting News

Jackson Naeve took the long, difficult path to becoming a Div.

I college football player.

Naeve, who shined at Iowa City Regina High School, spent the past year battling in junior college with power Iowa Western.

But he all paid off for the 6-foot-1 standout, as he has committed to the University of Iowa.

Last year with the Reivers, Naeve played in seven games, helping them reach the NJCAA national championship.

He had his best game vs.

Ellsworth, catching five passes for 79 yards with a touchdown.

"Excited to announce my commitment to the University of Iowa and Hawkeye football," Naeve posted on social media.

"Thank you to all my family, coaches and teammates who helped me earn this opportunity." Excited to announce my commitment to the University of Iowa and @HawkeyeFootball ! Thank you to all my family, coaches and teammates who helped me earn this opportunity! @CoachBudmayr @CoachKrueger3 @CoachTimLester @TylerBarnesIOWA pic.twitter.com/VSkcpnAaf0 As a senior at Iowa City Regina, Naeve caught 41 passes for 848 yards with 11 touchdowns, averaging almost 21 yards per reception.

He also ran for 344 yards and eight scores while recording 30.5 tackles on defense with five interceptions.

Naeve could also help the Hawkeyes in the return game, as he posted nearly 30 yards per kickoff return with two touchdowns in high school while fielding nine punts with a 20-yard average and another score.

He also handled return duties at Iowa Western, fielding four kickoffs and four punts.

For his high school career, Naeve recorded 81 receptions for 1,558 yards and 20 touchdowns, adding 64 tackles, seven interceptions and four returns for scores..

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