#83
Sam Zelenovich
Returning to Iowa State for 2026
Altoona, Iowa → Southeast Polk
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Wide receiver · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
Awards & Honors Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (S25, F25) 2025 Redshirted ... did not see any game action. High School Played at Southeast Polk High School for his father and head coach Brad Zelenovich … Class 5A All-State selection by the Des Moines Register … helped the Rams to three-consecut...
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