Jake Taylor is a four-star recruit from Las Vegas, NV, out of Bishop Gorman (No. 138 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Iowa State's 8 games this season.
Where Taylor comes from
- Las Vegas, NV
- Bishop Gorman
- About 1,200 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Four-star, No. 138 in the 2022 class; signed with Oklahoma.
Where Taylor fits
Iowa State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 83rd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Iowa State is 4-4. Next: at Baylor, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Bishop Gorman
Also from Las Vegas, NV
What’s being said
4 stories in the last 60 days, from 1 outlet.
Iowa State football lineman Jake Taylor on rest of season outlook
The Des Moines Register Oct 25
Arrived at Iowa State from Oklahoma.
In the news in the last 60 days
from 1 outlet
Iowa State football lineman Jake Taylor on rest of season outlook
The Des Moines Register Oct 25 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Loss2 stories
The Des Moines RegisterIowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's takeaways from Cy-Hawk lossSep 13
In the news this season
from 7 outlets
ISU OT Jake Taylor’s adversity-strewn path is now guided by “off the charts” gratitude
Cyclone Fanatic Aug 17 · 2 outlets
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature7 stories
Cyclone FanaticISU OT Jake Taylor’s adversity-strewn path is now guided by “off the charts” gratitudeAug 17
Cyclone FanaticJake Taylor is grateful and eager for his opportunity at Iowa StateAug 17
247SportsCoach Quotes: Iowa State OL coach Jake Thornton on leadership, Jake Taylor's leadershipAug 17- The Quad-City TimesWhy OL Jake Taylor is excited to play in Iowa State's scheme - The Quad-City TimesAug 17
The Des Moines RegisterJake Taylor aims to 'revive' career with Iowa State football | HinesAug 18
In his words4 stories
- The Quad-City TimesOL Jake Taylor interview | Iowa State football | Aug. 17 - The Quad-City TimesAug 17
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)Iowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's "gratitude is off the charts"Aug 17
On3Jake Taylor left Oklahoma, became a captain at Iowa State and spoke Monday on what camp looks likeAug 18- The Quad-City TimesIowa State OL Jake Taylor explains love for woodworking | Aug. 19 - The Quad-City TimesAug 19
Loss2 stories
The Des Moines RegisterIowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's takeaways from Cy-Hawk lossSep 13
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4W 51-49 vs Oklahoma StateNo stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28L 3-39 at Arizona1 storyIowa State football lineman Jake Taylor on rest of season outlook
The Des Moines Register - Oct 8 to Oct 14L 10-24 at BYUNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 45-42 vs West VirginiaNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30L 17-31 vs UtahNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 55-7 vs Bowling GreenNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16L 13-16 at Iowa3 storiesIowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's takeaways from Cy-Hawk loss
The Des Moines Register - Sep 3 to Sep 9W 38-10 vs Southeast Missouri StateNo stories
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game1 storyISU Football Media Day: OL Jake Taylor Explore Okoboji
- Aug 20 to Aug 26No game2 storiesIowa State football lineman Jake Taylor on Cyclones' winning traits
The Des Moines Register - Aug 13 to Aug 19No game11 storiesISU OT Jake Taylor’s adversity-strewn path is now guided by “off the charts” gratitude
Cyclone Fanatic
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
Iowa State18 stories2026 to now
Most about: profile and feature, in his words, loss.
Cyclone FanaticISU OT Jake Taylor’s adversity-strewn path is now guided by “off the charts” gratitudeAug 17
Cyclone FanaticJake Taylor is grateful and eager for his opportunity at Iowa StateAug 17- The Quad-City TimesOL Jake Taylor interview | Iowa State football | Aug. 17 - The Quad-City TimesAug 17
The Des Moines RegisterIowa State offensive line coach Jake Thornton on captain Jake TaylorAug 17
247SportsCoach Quotes: Iowa State OL coach Jake Thornton on leadership, Jake Taylor's leadershipAug 17
Oklahoma2022 to 2025not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Named in
- Iowa State offensive tackle Jake Taylor's takeaways from Cy-Hawk loss
- WATCH Jimmy Rogers, Jaylen Raynor, Max Baloun and Jake Taylor following Cy-Hawk loss
- Iowa State OL Jake Taylor explains love for woodworking | Aug. 19 - The Quad-City Times
- Jake Taylor left Oklahoma, became a captain at Iowa State and spoke Monday on what camp looks like
- OL Jake Taylor interview | Iowa State football | Aug. 17 - The Quad-City Times
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa State -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 83rd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa State has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOklahoma to Iowa State
- 2025 Oklahoma VenablesYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Oklahoma VenablesYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Oklahoma VenablesYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Oklahoma VenablesYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bishop GormanLas Vegas, NV · Class of 2022Four-star, No. 138 in the 2022 class. Signed with Oklahoma.Also from Bishop Gorman: Zion Branch (Georgia), Douglas Utu (Oregon), Seuseu Alofaituli (Miami) and 33 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Oklahoma to Iowa State, Jan 6, 2026.
2022
- Signed with OklahomaFour-star, out of Bishop Gorman
2026
- Transferred to Iowa Statefrom Oklahoma
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Brent Venables and Jimmy Rogers.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Iowa State
