Jaden Weaver
Jaden Weaver is a three-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of Carl Sandburg (No. 1,523 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Iowa State's 8 games this season.
Where Weaver comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Carl Sandburg
- Carl Sandburg is about 300 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class.
Where Weaver fits
Iowa State lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Iowa State defensive linemen with a game this season
Iowa State is 4-4. Next: at Baylor, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Carl Sandburg
Also from Chicago, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Pass share
41.5%
207 pass / 292 run
Plays / game
62.4
8 games
Team sack rate
5.9%
238 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Iowa State -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Iowa State has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. Will McDonald IV was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Iowa State in 2026
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Carl SandburgOrland Park, IL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class. Signed with Iowa State.Also from Carl Sandburg: Vincent Smith (West Virginia) and Matt Marek (Indiana).
2026
- Signed with Iowa StateThree-star, out of Carl Sandburg