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<\/p>\nThe Iowa State Cyclones have been behind the eight-ball a bit when it came to building their 2026 roster and recruiting for the Class of 2027 because of when their coaching change occurred.<\/p>\n
Matt Campbell left for the Penn State Nittany Lions in early December and was quickly replaced by Jimmy Rogers. He had a massive undertaking, having to replenish a roster that had more than 50 players enter the transfer portal and a Class of 2026 that had shrunk to six.<\/p>\n
When both of those things were taken care of, Rogers and his staff were able to shift their focus to the Class of 2027. It took a little bit of time, but they are now racking up commitments, even getting players to flip.<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t uncommon for players to flip when a coaching change is made, going from the Washington State Cougars to the Cyclones. But, Iowa State was able to recently flip a player from their Big 12 rivals, the Houston Cougars.<\/p>\n
Iowa State flips Braylon Lane from Houston<\/p>\n
Oct 25, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Houston Cougars helmet at Mountain America Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Class of 2027 wide receiver Braylon Lane is a former Houston commit who is now part of the Cyclones class. He is the 23rd player and third wide receiver to join the mix alongside Bryson Thompson<\/a> and Max Moser<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is a big-time addition to the Class of 2027 for offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl and wide receivers coach Derrick Sherman, who previously worked with the Cougars. Lane will bring a different dynamic and skill set to the group.<\/p>\n Listed at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds, he provides the wide receiver group with a different profile. He has much more size than the other recruits, possessing the ability to line up all over the formation.<\/p>\n ***FOOTBALL RECRUITING*** BREAKING: Iowa State has flipped 3-star WR Braylon Lane, who jumps from Houston to the Cyclones days after returning from an official visit. He is ISU\u2019s 23rd-known commitment in the 2027 class. Big add for Jimmy Rogers.<\/p>\n PROFILE: https:\/\/t.co\/SKwqy3TlE8<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M3s4ULGAKo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bill Seals (@williamseals) June 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n That isn\u2019t something Thompson or Moser are profiled to possess, both being listed under 6 feet tall. Thompson looks the part of a shifty slot receiver, while Moser, a quarterback up until this offseason, will be learning a completely new position.<\/p>\n Lane, a product of C.E. King in Houston, Texas, caught 24 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns. That resulted in him being rated as a three-star player just outside the top 1,000 in the class overall.<\/p>\n His addition to the Class of 2027 is a big one after Iowa State missed out on Bennett Konkey<\/a>. The four-star player from Geneva, Illinois, committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini on June 16. The Cyclones wasted no time, pivoting to Lane and flipping him from a Big 12 rival in a big recruiting win.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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