Rylan Barnes

Academic All-Big 12 (2024, 2025) Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (F23, S24, F24, S25, F25, S26) Saw action in 10 games, finishing season with 10 tackles, including one for a loss ... had a season-high three tackles in win at TCU, including splitting a TFL for a loss ... also had two tackles against South Dakota, half for a loss, and Kansas. Walk-on made an impact after injuries ravaged the Cyclone linebacker group ... played in nine games, making four starts and helping Iowa State to an 11-3 record, a berth in the Big 12 Championship game and a Pop-Tarts Bowl win ... finished season with 30 tackles, 3.5 for a loss ... had a career-high nine tackles in win at West Virginia ... finished with eight tackles, including 3.0 for a loss, in win against UCF ... notched six tackles against Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium ... had three quarterback hurries during the season. Redshirted. Prepped at West Hancock High School … 2022 IPSWA Class A First-Team All-State … District Defensive Player of the Year … totaled 80.5 tackles, including 14 for a loss, as a senior … also registered three fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Majoring in Agricultural Studies.