Iowa State gets two more commitments to its 2026 recruiting class

[JacksonLPence]

Iowa State picked up two more commitments to Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 recruiting class in offensive linemen Benjamin Makelela and defensive linemen Jaden Weaver.

Iowa State gets two more commitments to its 2026 recruiting class - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State picked up two more commitments to Jimmy Rogers’ 2026 recruiting class in offensive linemen Benjamin Makelela and defensive linemen Jaden Weaver. Former Washington State offensive tackle signee is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports. His 6-foot-7, 280-pound frame projects well...

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[CyLyte2]

Savion Barthelemy flipped to Oklahoma State.

 

[WISCY1895]

Weaver’s uncle is former Cyclone LB Derrick Walker

 

[JacksonLPence]

Savion Barthelemy flipped to Oklahoma State.

Saw that. Probably one of those deals where the room was getting really full and thought about going elsewhere.

 

[WISCY1895]

Another surprise

 

[CyLyte2]

Weaver’s uncle is former Cyclone LB Derrick Walker

That's awesome.

 

[cyfan964]

Another surprise

I mean he went to Cy Falls HS. Seems like a natural fit.

 

[isufbcurt]

Weaver’s uncle is former Cyclone LB Derrick Walker

Nice. I played with Derrick, he's a good dude.

 

[cyclones7]

Weaver’s uncle is former Cyclone LB Derrick Walker

Thats awesome. Loved that guy. Hung out with him a few times back in college.

 

[SouthJerseyCy]

Weaver’s uncle is former Cyclone LB Derrick Walker

Wasn't he the OG QB->LB flip before Lanning?

 

[BigJCy]

Rivals guy high on Makelela

 

[bozclone]

Rivals guy high on Makelela

Makelela looks really athletic for his size. He is going to need to add some weight and get more physical, but hard to find an athlete that big.

 

[bozclone]

Another surprise

Looks like a dynamic RB. Good late add.

 

[cyclone1209]

Looks like a dynamic RB. Good late add.

Smaller, shiftier back who brings a lot of speed to the outside. Had some nice cutback ability. Like this one. James White a comp?

 

[nfrine]

Smaller, shiftier back who brings a lot of speed to the outside. Had some nice cutback ability. Like this one. James White a comp?

Breece....

 

[CyBlitz]

Smaller, shiftier back who brings a lot of speed to the outside. Had some nice cutback ability. Like this one. James White a comp?

I was thinking tarique milton

 

[bozclone]

Breece....

He is a lot smaller than Breece but it could be argued that his style is similar. North and South runner where guys just don’t seem to be able to get a hit on him.

 

[BigLame]

Rivals guy high on Makelela

Before jumping to Pedo St, Reeder was the last minute, diamond in the rough addition that was a 2-star, lol

 

[BigLame]

Smaller, shiftier back who brings a lot of speed to the outside. Had some nice cutback ability. Like this one. James White a comp?

I'm thinking Alexander Robinson. Despite smaller frame, effective between the tackles.

 

[Cyman42]

Smaller, shiftier back who brings a lot of speed to the outside. Had some nice cutback ability. Like this one. James White a comp?

Reminds me of the former TOE RB Fred Russel.