Isaac Terrell, a senior defensive end from Iowa State, has been placed on the watch list for the prestigious Chuck Bednarik Award, given annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football for the 2025 season.
The honor reflects his emergence as the top Pac‑12 defensive line performer and underscores the expectations placed on his pass‑rushing abilities.
A New Chapter in Ames
Terrell transferred from Washington State to join the Iowa State Cyclones, where he will play under head coach Jimmy Rogers and defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit.
Rogers, now in his second year at the helm, has emphasized an aggressive front seven, while Bobbit’s scheme focuses on disrupting opposing quarterbacks.
Statistically Impressive
In his junior season at Ole Miss, a College Football Playoff team, Terrell recorded a career‑best four tackles for loss, including two sacks and a forced fumble. Across the season he amassed 28 tackles, 12 for loss, seven sacks, a safety and six quarterback hurries.
His ability to pressure the quarterback was evident in a game‑changing safety and a forced fumble that highlighted his disruptive skill set.
Looking Ahead
The Cyclones will open their season against SEMO at Jack Trice Stadium on September 5, a home‑field showdown that will give fans an early glimpse of Terrell’s impact.
A native of Lehi, Utah, Terrell brings a blend of size, speed and technique that has already turned heads in the Big 12, and analysts expect his influence to grow as the schedule unfolds.