Position Preview: Safeties

Cyclone Fanatic · Aug 27, 2026

Iowa State’s safety room enters 2026 looking a lot different than it did a year ago, but there is still plenty of reason for optimism. While the Cyclones lost several key pieces from last season’s secondary, the coaching staff was aggressive in adding veteran talent through the transfer portal to pair with a handful of returning players already in the program. As Iowa State continues to transition under new defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit, this position group could end up being one of the biggest factors in determining how quickly the defense comes together this fall.

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