Maasai King
Maasai King is a two-star recruit from Camden, NJ (No. 189 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Iowa State's 8 games this season.
Where King comes from
- Camden, NJ
- Camden Big Picture Learning Academy
- About 950 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Two-star junior college recruit in the 2025 class; signed with Akron.
Where King 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
Also from Camden, NJ
Came to Iowa State by way of Akron.
Where to follow
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa State -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
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).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalAkron to Iowa State
- 2025 Akron MoorheadYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Lackawanna CollegeTwo-star junior college recruit. Signed with Akron.
- High school Camden Big Picture Learning AcademyCamden, NJ
Moves
- Signed with Akron in the 2025 class, a 2-star recruit.
- Transferred from Akron to Iowa State, Jan 4, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Akron2-star out of Lackawanna College
2026
- Transferred to Iowa Statefrom Akron
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Joe Moorhead and Jimmy Rogers.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Iowa State