Jets general manager Joe Douglas described Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald as “one of the most dynamic, if not the most dynamic, pass rushers in this draft.”
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Jets general manager Joe Douglas described Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald as “one of the most dynamic, if not the most dynamic, pass rushers in this draft.”
The Cyclones’ first-round drought is over after the New York Jets drafted Will McDonald IV with the 15th pick.
It’s broadly considered unlikely O’Rien Vance will hear his name called during the NFL Draft this week. But facing daunting odds has never slowed the former Iowa State standout linebacker’s progress in the past.
A year from now, you won’t remember who was picked first in the NFL Draft. But the last selection is a game-changer.
Here are some takeaways from Saturday’s Iowa State football spring game to contemplate before fall camp appears on the horizon.
Here are five things to watch as Iowa State puts a bow on spring football Saturday and prepares for the important summer strength and conditioning workouts to come.
Iowa State’s football team will take the field Saturday at roughly 10 a.m. for a spring “game” and perform drills for swaths of bundled-up Cyclone fans at Jack Trice Stadium for the first time since 2017.
The Iowa State offensive line emerged this spring bigger, stronger and smarter than ever before — and that serves as a testament to the synergy first-year offensive line coach Ryan Clanton and new strength and conditioning coach Reid Kagy have forged in a relatively short time.
Iowa State transfer linebacker Zach Lovett is intent to learn, adapt and produce accordingly — and he’s leaned on a valuable mentor in the process: former Cyclones standout O’Rien Vance.
Jirehl Brock was Iowa State’s top tailback last season before injuries ended his season; now he’s back at 90 percent and ready to lead the Cyclones.
Quarterback Hunter Dekkers leads the way in Iowa State’s program-wide quest for consistency as spring football snakes toward its midway point in advance of the April 22 spring game.
T.J. Tampa has been busy building a successful resume as an Iowa State cornerback. Now the 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior is meticulously breaking it down.
Jaylin Noel’s bigger, faster and smarter. He’s also seamlessly stepped into a leadership role as an Iowa State junior.
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