#8
Tristan Exline
Returning to Iowa State for 2026
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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
Linebacker · 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
Awards & Honors Cliff Harris Award Finalist (2025) Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate (2025) First Team Associated Press All-American (2025) First Team D2CCA All-American (2025) Second Team AFCA All-American (2025) Don Hansen Second Team All-American (2025) Don Hansen Honorable Mention All-America (202...
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