Kyson Van Vugt is a three-star recruit from Sioux Center, IA, out of Western Christian (No. 2,000 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Fresno State's 8 games this season.
Where Van Vugt comes from
- Sioux Center, IA
- Western Christian
- Western Christian is about 1,300 miles from Valley Children's Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,000 in the 2022 class; signed with Iowa.
- On the Fresno State roster since 2025
Where Van Vugt fits
Fresno State lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
Fresno State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 49th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Fresno State is 5-3. Next: at Utah State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Sioux Center, IA
Transferred to Fresno State from Iowa.
In the game threads
at San José State, Sep 19Quiones, Wiegel, Baker, Van Vugt, Thorpe-Taylor is now the offensive lineFresno State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Fresno State -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 49th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Fresno State has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Cody Wichmann went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Fresno State EntzYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 Fresno State EntzYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalIowa to Fresno State
- 2024 Iowa FerentzYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Iowa FerentzYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Iowa FerentzYear 1 · Games –
- High school Western ChristianHull, IA · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 2,000 in the 2022 class. Signed with Iowa.
Moves
- Transferred from Iowa to Fresno State, Dec 22, 2024.
2022
- Signed with IowaThree-star, out of Western Christian
2025
- Transferred to Fresno Statefrom Iowa
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kirk Ferentz and Matt Entz.
