RECRUITING: Cyclones earn commitment from DE Ajibola Afuye

AMES – Iowa State added another piece to its 2026 recruiting class with the commitment of Ajibola Afuye, a promising edge rusher out of Stillwater, Minnesota.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect earned his offer from Iowa State after a strong showing at the program’s prospect camp in early June. Afuye also holds offers from Minnesota and Northern Iowa.

What it means: Iowa State continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail, landing a quick and high-upside edge rusher in Afuye. He becomes the second defensive lineman to commit to the Cyclones in the 2026 class.

The 3-star prospect brings impressive size and athleticism to the table, giving Iowa State a more versatile group up front as it rounds out its defensive line unit.

2026 Iowa State Football commits

QB | Jett Thomalla (Omaha, Neb.)
RB | Caleb Francois (Minnetonka, Minn.)
WR | Milan Parris (Stow, Ohio)
WR | Jeffrey Roberts (Ames)
OL | Mason Bandhauer (Fort Collins)
OL | Ethan Beckman (Prior Lake, Minn.)
OL | Pete Eglitis (Columbus, Ohio)
DL | Daniel Howard (Chicago)
DL | Brysen Wessell (Missouri)
DE | Ajibola Afuye (Stillwater, Minn.)
LB | Keian Kaiser (Sidney, Neb.)
LB | Barry Fries (Omaha, Neb.)
S | Tyrell Chatman (Lincoln, Neb.)
ATH | Kaprice Keith (Omaha, Neb.)
ATH | Amarion Jackson (Omaha, Neb.)