Derek Worden
6′5″ · 295 lb · Queen Creek, AZ
Where he comes from
- Queen Creek, AZ
- Queen Creek
- About 1,150 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1881 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8544.
Where he fits
Iowa State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 88th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Iowa State’s week
- RecordIowa State is 3-3.
- Next gamevs Oklahoma State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Queen Creek, AZ
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Iowa State in the news
- Iowa State hires Jared Benko as athletics director
The Des Moines Register Oct 23 - Arizona players out for Iowa State game
Arizona Daily Star Oct 22 - Jared Benko named AD
Wide Right & Natty Lite Oct 16
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 88th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Iowa State in 2026
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Iowa State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,881 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Iowa State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa State3-star out of Queen Creek