Norwalk athlete commits to play for Iowa football

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Dana Becker
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For Eli Robbins, home at the next level is in Iowa City. The Norwalk High School Class of 2026 prospect committed to play football at the University of Iowa on Wednesday.

"I'm home," Robbins posted on social media.

Robbins did a little bit of everything for the Warriors last year, helping them reach the Class 4A state football playoffs in the process. He recorded 39 receptions for 589 yards with 10 touchdowns, averaging just over 15 yards per catch.

He also racked up 48 carries for 325 yards and scored three more touchdowns while even completing 17 of 28 passes for 216 yards with a pair of TDs. Robbins tallied 28.5 tackles with 28 solos on defense while picking off four passes with one returned for a score.

Robbins handled return duties, as well, for Norwalk. He posted 22.6 yards per kickoff return and 13 yards per punt return.

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As a sophomore, Robbins hauled in 53 passes for 826 yards and six TDs, adding another 106 yards rushing and five touchdowns. He had three tackles for loss and two interceptions on defense.

Robbins ran at the state track and field championships on the Warrior sprint medley relay, 4x100-meter relay and 4x400-meter relay. 

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