Speed! A deep dive.

[cyclone4L]

One aspect of the Iowa State football program that has consistently seemed to lag behind—especially compared to other teams in the conference—is player speed.

Even during the Campbell era, this was a noticeable issue. However, more recently, coaches like Hank Poteat and Noah Pauley have raised the standard, emphasizing speed in the players they recruit.

Let’s take a look at the high school 100-meter dash times under 11.0s for some of our current players.

For reference:

• Kene Nwangwu: 10.55s
• Darien Porter: 10.69s

Current Players:

• WR Brett Eskildsen: 10.52s
• WR Dominic Overby: 10.54s
• RB Aiden Flora: 10.61s
• S Jeremiah Cooper: 10.65s
• DB Connor Welsch: 10.66s
• CB Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman: 10.71s
• CB Mason Ellens: 10.73s
• S Carson Van Dinter: 10.73s
• CB David Coffey: 10.75s
• WR Karon Brookins: 10.80s
• LB Will Hawthorne: 10.82s
• RB Abu Sama: 10.84s
• RB Carson Hansen: 10.85s

Future Players

• WR Jeffrey Roberts: 10.69s
• S Tyrell Chatman: 10.78s
• S Bryson Williams: 10.88s

Beni Ngoyi and Xavier Townsend never ran below 11.0s

 

[hoosman]

Nice!

I assume Manske>Moberly>Becht for QB speed?

A lot of NFL and B12 teams are utilizing running QBs lately.

 

[cyclone4L]

Nice!

I assume Manske>Moberly>Becht for QB speed?

A lot of NFL and B12 teams are utilizing running QBs lately.

Moberly is likely the fastest of the three. Manske has wheels, too.

 

[BirdDog]

One aspect of the Iowa State football program that has consistently seemed to lag behind—especially compared to other teams in the conference—is player speed.

Even during the Campbell era, this was a noticeable issue. However, more recently, coaches like Hank Poteat and Noah Pauley have raised the standard, emphasizing speed in the players they recruit.

Let’s take a look at the high school 100-meter dash times under 11.0s for some of our current players.

For reference:

• Kene Nwangwu: 10.55s
• Darien Porter: 10.69s
• Jaylin Noel: 11.07s

Current Players:

• WR Brett Eskildsen: 10.52s
• WR Dominic Overby: 10.54s
• RB Aiden Flora: 10.61s
• S Jeremiah Cooper: 10.65s
• DB Connor Welsch: 10.66s
• CB Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman: 10.71s
• CB Mason Ellens: 10.73s
• S Carson Van Dinter: 10.73s
• CB David Coffey: 10.75s
• WR Karon Brookins: 10.80s
• LB Will Hawthorne: 10.82s
• RB Abu Sama: 10.84s
• RB Carson Hansen: 10.85s

Future Players

• WR Jeffrey Roberts: 10.69s
• S Tyrell Chatman: 10.78s
• S Bryson Williams: 10.88s

Beni Ngoyi and Xavier Townsend never ran below 11.0s

Let’s see Flora on some more jet sweeps

 

[BirdDog]

One aspect of the Iowa State football program that has consistently seemed to lag behind—especially compared to other teams in the conference—is player speed.

Even during the Campbell era, this was a noticeable issue. However, more recently, coaches like Hank Poteat and Noah Pauley have raised the standard, emphasizing speed in the players they recruit.

Let’s take a look at the high school 100-meter dash times under 11.0s for some of our current players.

For reference:

• Kene Nwangwu: 10.55s
• Darien Porter: 10.69s
• Jaylin Noel: 11.07s

Current Players:

• WR Brett Eskildsen: 10.52s
• WR Dominic Overby: 10.54s
• RB Aiden Flora: 10.61s
• S Jeremiah Cooper: 10.65s
• DB Connor Welsch: 10.66s
• CB Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman: 10.71s
• CB Mason Ellens: 10.73s
• S Carson Van Dinter: 10.73s
• CB David Coffey: 10.75s
• WR Karon Brookins: 10.80s
• LB Will Hawthorne: 10.82s
• RB Abu Sama: 10.84s
• RB Carson Hansen: 10.85s

Future Players

• WR Jeffrey Roberts: 10.69s
• S Tyrell Chatman: 10.78s
• S Bryson Williams: 10.88s

Beni Ngoyi and Xavier Townsend never ran below 11.0s

WOW … two young WRs faster than Kene.

 

[cyclone4L]

WOW … two young WRs faster than Kene.

Both over 6 feet as well. Overby is 6'5"

 

[cyclone4L]

Let’s see Flora on some more jet sweeps

He would be a greater choice for RPO, 3rd down situations.

 

[BCClone]

Nice!

I assume Manske>Moberly>Becht for QB speed?

A lot of NFL and B12 teams are utilizing running QBs lately.

Manske wasn’t a track guy I believe. At least didn’t run anytime Algona was at similar meets. I did see Limbaugh win the 100 at an Algona meet though.

 

[gocy444]

Moberly is likely the fastest of the three. Manske has wheels, too.

I have zero inside knowledge of this, but get the feeling Moberly will switch positions and end up as a guy who plays quite a bit.

 

[Letterkenny]

WOW … two young WRs faster than Kene.

Well, on the track maybe. Doesn't always translate perfectly. I guarantee Jaylin Noel was faster on the field than all those guys other than maybe Porter and Kene.

 

[clonedude]

I have zero inside knowledge of this, but get the feeling Moberly will switch positions and end up as a guy who plays quite a bit.

Wat? What makes you say that? He's our #2 QB right now likely, right?

 

[cyclone4L]

Well, on the track maybe. Doesn't always translate perfectly. I guarantee Jaylin Noel was faster on the field than all those guys other than maybe Porter and Kene.

I respectfully disagree with this. That Kene WVU run was lightning.

 

[cyclone4L]

Wat? What makes you say that? He's our #2 QB right now likely, right?

I believe Moberly will play after Becht goes pro.

 

[madguy30]

Well, on the track maybe. Doesn't always translate perfectly. I guarantee Jaylin Noel was faster on the field than all those guys other than maybe Porter and Kene.

Footwork, foot speed, timing, hand skills, etc.
And sometimes someone is just a gamer in pads.

 

[clonedude]

One aspect of the Iowa State football program that has consistently seemed to lag behind—especially compared to other teams in the conference—is player speed.

Even during the Campbell era, this was a noticeable issue. However, more recently, coaches like Hank Poteat and Noah Pauley have raised the standard, emphasizing speed in the players they recruit.

Let’s take a look at the high school 100-meter dash times under 11.0s for some of our current players.

For reference:

• Kene Nwangwu: 10.55s
• Darien Porter: 10.69s
• Jaylin Noel: 11.07s

Current Players:

• WR Brett Eskildsen: 10.52s
• WR Dominic Overby: 10.54s
• RB Aiden Flora: 10.61s
• S Jeremiah Cooper: 10.65s
• DB Connor Welsch: 10.66s
• CB Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman: 10.71s
• CB Mason Ellens: 10.73s
• S Carson Van Dinter: 10.73s
• CB David Coffey: 10.75s
• WR Karon Brookins: 10.80s
• LB Will Hawthorne: 10.82s
• RB Abu Sama: 10.84s
• RB Carson Hansen: 10.85s

Future Players

• WR Jeffrey Roberts: 10.69s
• S Tyrell Chatman: 10.78s
• S Bryson Williams: 10.88s

Beni Ngoyi and Xavier Townsend never ran below 11.0s

Honestly... I wish we had more CB's on this list. I really feel like your CB's need to be the fastest guys on the team.... at least the quickest anyway for sure.

 

[cyclone4L]

Honestly... I wish we had more CB's on this list. I really feel like your CB's need to be the fastest guys on the team.... at least the quickest anyway for sure.

I’m always of the mindset that if a WR doesn’t have a time faster than 10.90s, I don’t want him.

SOOOO many NFL guys ran between a 10.5 and 10.7 in high school, it’s kinda the archetype for today’s game.

(I believe Jaylin Noel would have ran in the 10.8s if not for COVID)

 

[Letterkenny]

I respectfully disagree with this. That Kene WVU run was lightning.

That's why I said "other than" Porter and Kene.

 

[cyclone4L]

That's why I said "other than" Porter and Kene.

Oh durr, I’m cooking dinner

 

[gocy444]

Wat? What makes you say that? He's our #2 QB right now likely, right?

It’s Rocco’s show the next two years and I think Manske is our next dude. Moberly is a great athlete but not sure he’s a big 12 qb. But former athletic qbs can make great wr.

 

[Bipolarcy]

Well, on the track maybe. Doesn't always translate perfectly. I guarantee Jaylin Noel was faster on the field than all those guys other than maybe Porter and Kene.

Was he though? I don't think so. He was fast, but let's not lose our minds over it.