Jimmy Liston
Jimmy Liston is a three-star recruit from Hinsdale, IL, out of Fenwick (No. 1,404 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Utah State's 8 games this season.
Where Liston comes from
- Hinsdale, IL
- Fenwick
- Fenwick is about 1,250 miles from Maverik Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,404 in the 2022 class; signed with Purdue.
- On the Utah State roster since 2025
Where Liston fits
Utah State lists 29 offensive linemen this season.
Utah State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 37th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Utah State is 3-5. Next: vs Fresno State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Fenwick
Also from Hinsdale, IL
Arrived at Utah State from Purdue.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Utah State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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 37th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Utah State has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Utah State MendenhallYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Utah State MendenhallYear 3 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalPurdue to Utah State
- 2024 Purdue WaltersYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Purdue WaltersYear 1 · Games –
- High school FenwickOak Park, IL · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 1,404 in the 2022 class. Signed with Purdue.
Moves
- Transferred from Purdue to Utah State, Apr 24, 2025.
2022
- Signed with PurdueThree-star, out of Fenwick
2025
- Transferred to Utah Statefrom Purdue
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Ryan Walters and Bronco Mendenhall.