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
2026 Recruiting Class
19 commits#418
Jeffrey RobertsWR
Ames, IA
#1146
Barry FriesLB
Omaha, NE
#1146
Kaprice KeithATH
Omaha, NE
#1158
Jamal Polite Jr.WR
Killeen, TX
#1162
Tyrell ChatmanS
Lincoln, NE
#1274
Drake DeBaunTE
Overland Park, KS
#1465
Hudson KurlandQB
Lake Oswego, OR
#1722
Amiri BarnesCB
Katy, TX
#1750
Torrence SandersCB
New Orleans, LA
#1795
Ajibola AfuyeDL
Stillwater, MN
#1871
Kingston FotualiiIOL
Seattle, WA
#1903
Tyler BurnsteinEDGE
Peoria, AZ
#1903
Derek WordenOT
Queen Creek, AZ
#1924
Drew ByrdTE
Meridian, ID
#2126
Luke GalerTE
Loomis, CA
#2145
Savion BarthelemyDL
Belle Chasse, LA
#2163
Bradley EsserLB
Harrisburg, SD
#2291
Jake JonesDL
Gilbert, AZ
#2612
Landon KalsbeckATH
Littleton, CO
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
