Iowa Western defensive end Blake Hawkins becomes the latest defensive lineman to commit to Jesse Bobbit’s defense at Iowa State.
The 6’4, 240 pound EDGE recorded 13 sacks and 23.5 TFL as a redshirt freshman for the Reivers in 2025.The JUCO product from Gretna, NE has three years of eligibility remaining.
Hawkins is the eighth portal commit on the defensive line, joining six Washington State players in Bobby Terrell, Jack Janikowski, Max Baloun, Donovan Fitzmaurice, Bryson Lamb, Malaki Ta’ase and South Dakota transfer Caden Crawford.
Follow along with every portal commit at our 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker.
