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A month and a half ago, ZERO recruits had committed to play football at Iowa State in 2016, causing many to doubt if there was any sort of plan for the future. Since then, five athletes (three high school, two JUCO) have announced their intention to join the Cyclone program and play for head coach Paul Rhoads.
The coaching staff still has work to do to put fans' concerns to rest completely, but in the meantime we can compile the info about our current class of '16. Here's some facts, stats and even Twitter handles of the latest recruits. Feel free to follow them (but don't Tweet anything at them, because that's totally creepy...).
OLB Carson Lensing (6'4", 225 lbs.)
Date Committed: June 20, 2015
Current School: South Winneshiek High School | Iowa
Rankings: Scout - 2 star | Rivals - 2 star | 247 - 2 star
Twitter: @Clensing23
2014-15 High School Stats:
(13 Games)
At Tight End - 12 receptions for 210 yards (17.5 yards/catch). Two touchdowns.
At Defensive End - 37 solo tackles, 48 total tackles. 19 solo tackles for loss. Six solo sacks.
Highlights:
TE Dennis Wonnum (6'3", 218 lbs.)
Date Committed: June 20, 2015
Current School: Stephenson High School | Georgia
Rankings: Scout - 2 star | Rivals - 2 star | 247 - 3 star
Twitter: @DWonnum
2014-15 High School Stats:
Unavailable.
Highlights:
CB Kamal Hardy (6'0", 175 lbs.)
Date Committed: July 3, 2016
Current School: Monroe College (JUCO) | New York
Rankings: Scout - 3 star | Rivals - 2 star | 247 - 3 star
Twitter: @Kamal__Hardy
2014-15 JUCO Stats:
(Seven games)
At Cornerback - 13 solo tackles, 18 total tackles. Seven pass breakups. One blocked kick.
Highlights:
WR Chris Booker (5'11", 185 lbs.)
Date Committed: July 30, 2015
Current School: Dodge City Community College (JUCO) | Kansas
Rankings: Scout - NR | Rivals - 3 star | 247 - NR
Twitter: @11chrisbooker
2014-15 JUCO Stats:
(10 Games)
At Wide Receiver - 46 receptions, 771 yards (16.8 yards/catch). Six touchdowns.
Highlights:
OLB Jake Hansen (6'1", 215 lbs.)
Date Committed: August 1, 2015
Current School: East Lake High School | Florida
Rankings: Scout - NR | Rivals - 2 star | 247 - NR
Twitter: @Jakehansen35
2014-15 High School Stats:
Unavailable.
Highlights: