Jake Thies '27

3 ⭐️|Fenwick ‘27 | Safety/RB | 6'0 185lbs |6'2 Wingspan | 3.5 GPA| All-State|22 D1 Offers| State Champion| 708-990-9600| @hawkeyefootball commit ⚫️🟡

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

100% committed! Go Hawkeyes! ⚫️🟡

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

Can’t wait for my last ride with my brothers! Ran a new flying 10 yard PR 0.92 secs (22.23 MPH) !

[Tom Lemming @LemmingReport]

Jake Thies 6’ 185 Oak Park Fenwick HS IL is a Gary Fencik clone. same size, same hitting ability, same instincts and production. Dominant defender and no doubt a. 4* talent, heading to Iowa extremely physical with excellent speed to the ball.@jakethies exceptional talent.

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

Thank you Coach Parker and @CoachSWallace for coming over for dinner tonight! Excited to get back to @HawkeyeFootball for the OV! ⚫️🟡

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

Getting ready for my last ride with @FenwickFB !

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

State Champions! 🏆

vs. East St. Louis

18 tackles
1 INT
100 yards rushing (9 carries)
61 yards receiving (3 receptions)
2 TDs

And the biggest win with the best teammates and coaches! Go Friars! @FenwickFB

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

Fenwick’s Jake Thies commits to Iowa football   https://t.co/BGPN7dcgLv

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

100% committed! Go Hawkeyes! ⚫️🟡

[Tom Loy @TomLoy247]

.@HawkeyeFootball landed a big commitment from safety @JakeThies2, a tremendous two-way athlete.

"I just told Coach Ferentz that I have loved everything about Iowa... and feel Iowa is the best fit for me and a place I want to be."

VIP Story: https://t.co/1wpGdOwdJ1

@247Sports

[Allen Trieu @AllenTrieu]

Iowa got a great all-around football player in Jake Thies who was a massive part of his team's state title a year ago.

He talks about what the Hawkeyes want to do with him and how he can fit multiple roles in their defense.

https://t.co/hlNq3hccxP

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

@Qb6Trae Thanks Trae! See you in the B1G!

[Tommy Thies @tommy_thies9]

Earned everything not given anything‼️I will miss taking the gridiron with my bro. I know opposing teams won’t miss us though‼️‼️#💍

[Blair Sanderson @BlairASanderson]

"Iowa’s football culture is second to none. I love Coach Ferentz and Coach Parker."

"From the beginning, Iowa believed in me and Coach Parker is the best DB coach and DC in the country. I’m super excited!" - @JakeThies2
https://t.co/QR2wMXebVQ

[Rivals @Rivals]

🚨BREAKING🚨 Safety Jake Thies has committed to Iowa🐤

https://t.co/0qUl7dCZLO

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

Had a great visit at @DukeFOOTBALL today! Thank you @Coach_MannyDiaz, @CoachPatke, @coachRickLyster, @CoachPehrson, and the whole staff for a great day! Excited to get back on campus!

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

Excited to visit these schools over the next month!

University of Illinois- March 12
Duke University- March 21
University of Iowa- March 28
UCLA- April 4
Northwestern University- TBD

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

After a great conversation with @DKMcDonald1 and @CoachBshelb I am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Kansas! @KU_Football

@BW__FB @CoachRobIanello

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

After a great call with @DavidBraunFB, @CoachDrewGray, and @LaMarcusHicks I am blessed to receive an offer from Northwestern University! @NUFBFamily

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

After a great conversation with @CoachThurin I am blessed to receive an offer from Boston College! @BCFootball @therealkwat @OLINEPRIDE

[Jake Thies '27 @JakeThies2]

After a great conversation with @CoachClark3 I am blessed to receive an offer from Purdue University! @BoilerFootball @Coach_Odom @CoachKaneBoiler @Nrenna