2026 SEASON
Iowa State
Big 12
Iowa State added 48 players and lost 55 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -7.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Iowa State players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Iowa State players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Trey Verdon (DE, 50), Ryver Peppers (RB, 42), and Dominic Overby (WR, 38). The roster average is 12.0 across 125 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Iowa State gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Iowa State has added 48 players and lost 55 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -7.
- Who is Iowa State's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Jaylen Raynor (QB, from Arkansas State) at $1.1 million.
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Incoming Transfers
48
Outgoing Transfers
55
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 6 | 9 | +$1.5M |
| DL | 7 | 9 | +$1.3M |
| Other | 5 | 2 | -$1.3M |
| WR | 8 | 5 | -$1.2M |
| QB | 2 | 2 | -$959K |
| RB | 3 | 3 | -$774K |
| TE | 4 | 3 | -$443K |
| DB | 11 | 10 | -$373K |
| LB | 6 | 4 | +$364K |
| ST | 3 | 1 | -$133K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
12/100
DefenseAverage TVS
12/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
14/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Trey Verdon DEVery high
99th
Ryver Peppers RBHigh
97th
Dominic Overby WRHigh
95th
Drew Surges SHigh
93rd
Beni Ngoyi CBElevated
93rd
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
23-12Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Jimmy RogersHead Coach
- Tyler RoehlOffensive Coordinator
- Jesse BobbitDefensive Coordinator
- Rob GrandeSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Houston GriffithAssistant Defensive Backs
- Preston GordonAssistant Defensive Line
- Peyton CoxAssistant Offensive Line
- Jacob StuddardAssistant Special Teams
- Ron PavlikAssistant Special Teams
- Jake MenageAssistant Wide Receivers
- Mike BanksCornerbacks
- Jalon BibbsDefensive Line
- Jake ThorntonOffensive Line
- Keith HeckendorfQuarterbacks
- John JohnsonRunning Backs
- Ross WatsonSAM/Nickels/Passing Game Coordinator
- Pete MenageSafeties
- Seth HestnessTight Ends
- Derrick ShermanWide Receivers
- Abe SpencerAssistant Strength & Conditioning
- Nathan PeoplesAssistant Strength & Conditioning
- Ramble JohnsonAssistant Strength & Conditioning
- Tom FarniokDeputy Director of Football Strength & Conditioning
- Chris CampbellDirector of Football Strength & Conditioning
2025 Recruiting Class
15 commits#304
Alex ManskeQB
Algona, IA
#634
Will HawthorneLB
Gilbert, IA
#883
Kuol Kuol IIOT
Dayton, OH
#971
Zay RobinsonWR
West Des Moines, IA
#971
Ryver PeppersRB
Independence, MO
#992
Josh PattersonS
Jacksonville, FL
#1261
Trey VerdonDL
Hamilton, OH
#1337
BJ CarterDL
Middleburg, FL
#1492
Vaea IkakoulaIOL
Salt Lake City, UT
#1566
Karon BrookinsWR
Atco, NJ
#1570
Charlie WolebenEDGE
De Soto, KS
#1612
Jayden JacksonRB
Franklin, TX
#1612
Sione PerkinsOT
Eagle, ID
#1931
Dyllan MaloneWR
Yorkville, IL
#2016
LaMarcus Hicks IICB
Des Plaines, IL
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
126 of 126High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Jace Gilbert
DE#55R-So
