Matthew McClain
Freshman safety on Iowa State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 205 lb · Frisco, TX · Liberty
Recruiting
S recruit
No. 1358 nationally · Signed with Iowa State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 safety on Iowa State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Iowa State in 2026.
Matthew McClain
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa State3-star out of Frisco Liberty
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 defensive back for Iowa State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and press coverage.
Iowa State has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Anthony Johnson Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 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 Liberty High School for head coach Chip Gregory, serving as a team captain as a senior … three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … No. 108 safety prospect nationally by 247Sports … caught 38 passes for 573 yards along with eight touchdowns … had six receptions for...
The secondary · Iowa State
- #2Braden Awls48 tackles · 2025
- #1Keyon Washington37 tackles · 2025
- #6Drew Surges26 tackles · 2025
- #43Caden Matson15 tackles · 2025
- #42Matthew McClainno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Iowa State team page