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Rising Sophomore Transfers To Defending Iowa 5A State Football Champions
- Calub Jett transfers from Roosevelt to Dowling Catholic, joining the defending 5A state champions.
- Jett ranked first among 5A sophomores with 42 pancake blocks this season.
- Dowling Catholic is a multi-time state champion in 4A and won its first 5A title this past year.
- The Maroons plan to feature returning players such as Ethan La Cava and Grayson Pennington.
- Jett is listed at 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds and played eight games for Roosevelt this season.
- Calub Jett previously played for Des Moines Roosevelt High School before transferring.
- The transfer was announced on social media in mid-January 2026.
- DOWLING CATHOLIC is coached by a respected leader and aims to defend its 5A title.
- Jett’s transfer adds depth to a program known for producing college-level prospects.
- The story is reported by Dana Becker, a longtime Iowa sports writer.
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