Draft:Jeremy Hecklinski

Jeremy Hecklinski
No. 10 – Iowa Hawkeyes
Position	Quarterback
Class	Redshirt Freshman
Personal information
Born	July 13, 2004 (age 21)
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school	George Walton Comprehensive; (Marietta, Georgia)
College	Wake Forest (2024); Iowa (2025–present);
	Stats at ESPN

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Jeremy Hecklinski (born July 13, 2004) is an American football quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He previously played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Early life

Hecklinski grew up in Marietta, Georgia and attended George Walton Comprehensive High School. As a junior, he threw approximately 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns.^[1] As a senior, he amassed 3,835 passing yards and 50 touchdowns, helping the team to a Georgia 7A state championship appearance.^[2] On December 14, 2022, Hecklinski would commit to play college football at Wake Forest.^[3] He would commit to play at the All-American Bowl.^[4]

College career

Wake Forest

During Hecklinski's true freshman season in 2024, he only saw action against North Carolina, recording three snaps.^[5]

On April 14, 2025, Hecklinski announced that he would enter the transfer portal.^[6]

Iowa

On April 23, 2025, Hecklinski announced that he would transfer to Iowa.^[7]

Personal life

Hecklinski is the nephew of college coach, Jeff Hecklinski.^[8]

References

↑ Embody, Bill (September 16, 2022). "2024 QB Jeremy Hecklinski off to hot start to junior year". On3.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ Holcomb, Todd (November 23, 2022). "Round 2 Player of the Week: Walton's Jeremy Hecklinski". Georgia High School Football Daily. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ Lemons Debro, Cameron (December 20, 2023). "Jeremy Hecklinski signs with Wake Forest ready to hit the ground running". 247Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ Ramos, Gus (December 22, 2023). "Jeremy Hecklinski Commits to 2024 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ "Jeremy Hecklinski 2024 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ "Jeremy Hecklinski planning to leave Wake Forest". On3.com. April 14, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ Truax, Barkley (April 23, 2025). "Wake Forest transfer QB Jeremy Hecklinski commits to Iowa". On3.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
↑ Tachman, Tyler (May 13, 2025). "Wake Forest QB transfer Jeremy Hecklinski found 'very rare' Iowa football characteristic". Hawk Central. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

External links

[1] Embody, Bill (September 16, 2022). "2024 QB Jeremy Hecklinski off to hot start to junior year". On3.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[2] Holcomb, Todd (November 23, 2022). "Round 2 Player of the Week: Walton's Jeremy Hecklinski". Georgia High School Football Daily. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[3] Lemons Debro, Cameron (December 20, 2023). "Jeremy Hecklinski signs with Wake Forest ready to hit the ground running". 247Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[4] Ramos, Gus (December 22, 2023). "Jeremy Hecklinski Commits to 2024 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[5] "Jeremy Hecklinski 2024 Gamelog". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[6] "Jeremy Hecklinski planning to leave Wake Forest". On3.com. April 14, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[7] Truax, Barkley (April 23, 2025). "Wake Forest transfer QB Jeremy Hecklinski commits to Iowa". On3.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

[8] Tachman, Tyler (May 13, 2025). "Wake Forest QB transfer Jeremy Hecklinski found 'very rare' Iowa football characteristic". Hawk Central. Retrieved July 23, 2025.

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