Derek Worden
Freshman offensive lineman on Iowa State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 295 lb · Queen Creek, AZ · Queen Creek
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1881 nationally · Signed with Iowa State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Iowa State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Iowa State in 2026.
Derek Worden
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa State3-star out of Queen Creek
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Iowa State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 2% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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 #68 · 2026 recruiting class #54
Background
Awards & Honors Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (S26) High School Played for Queen Creek High School under head coach Travis Shuerman … three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … No. 74 offensive guard nationally and No. 16 overall prospect in Arizona by ESPN … played tackle and defensi...