#42
Matthew McClain
Returning to Iowa State for 2026
Frisco, Texas → Liberty
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 1 Iowa State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (48 in / 55 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Iowa State · Last season: 8-4 (AP #22) · Talent rank #71 · 2026 recruiting class #54
Background
High School Played at Liberty High School for head coach Chip Gregory, serving as a team captain as a senior … three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … No. 108 safety prospect nationally by 247Sports … caught 38 passes for 573 yards along with eight touchdowns … had six receptions for...
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