Iowa adds three-star athlete prospect Kristian Welch to 2016 recruiting class.

Kristian Welch. Image via 247Sports. 

Iowa has added a three-star prospect too its 2016 recruiting class. Iola, Wi. rising senior athlete prospect Kristian Welch committed to the Hawkeyes on Monday.

I am proud to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Iowa. @McNamaraRivals @CoachSWallace

— Kristian Welch (@welchy32) July 13, 2015

247Sports grades Welch as a composite three-star athlete. The recruiting site ranks Welch at no. 8 among 2016 prospects from the state of Iowa.

Welch attends Iola-Scandinavia High School in Iola, Wi. He stands 6'3, and weighs 220 lbs.

Iowa's 2016 class now has 21 members with the addition of Welch.

(via Black Heart Gold Pants)