RECRUITING: Ohio offensive lineman announces ISU pledge

Iowa State has landed a commitment from three-star Ohio offensive lineman Jarrod Hufford. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound prospect announced his decision on Twitter Monday afternoon.

It’s go time baby!! #Cycl19neStandard pic.twitter.com/BsmBnCvb6Q

— Jarrod Hufford (@JarrodHufford) July 2, 2018

Hufford, who officially visited Ames two weekends ago, is rated as the No. 61 tackle in the class by 247 and the No. 33 player in the state of Ohio. He chose the Cyclones over offers from Purdue, Missouri, Pittsburgh, Virginia and a host of other FBS programs.

The Newark, Ohio native is the 16th commit in Iowa State’s 2019 recruiting class, first from the state of Ohio and the third offensive lineman, joining WDM, Valley prospect Jake Remsburg and East St Louis product Darrell Simmons. Hufford is the highest-rated prospect of the three.

The Cyclones’ class was rated as the No. 31 class in the country and No. 4 class in the Big 12 prior to Hufford’s commitment.

Jared Stansbury

View articles by Jared Stansbury subscriber

Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.

Follow @@JaredStansbury