Drew Byrd
Freshman tight end on Iowa State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 228 lb · Meridian, ID · Rocky Mountain
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 2052 nationally · Signed with Iowa State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on Iowa State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Iowa State in 2026.
Drew Byrd
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa State3-star out of Rocky Mountain
Career arc
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 tight end for Iowa State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Iowa State has produced 4 All-Conference tight ends. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Charlie Kolar went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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
High School Played at Rocky Mountain High School for head coach Scott Criner, whose uncle is former Iowa State head coach Jim Criner … three-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … led team to a 10-2 record and a semifinal appearance at the 2025 Idaho State 6A Championship as a senior … caug...
The tight end room · Iowa State
- #19Tyler Fortenberry294 receiving yards · 2025
- #41Rylan Barnes6 games · 2025
- #37Vince Benetti2 games · 2026
- #48Jack Bjornno box-score line yet
- #84Drew Byrdno box-score line yet
8 more on the roster · Iowa State team page