Okay, so the other day, I got curious about how many Iowa State guys are actually playing in the NFL right now. You know, you hear names mentioned during Cyclone games, talking about who went pro, but I wanted to know who’s currently on a roster. It felt like a good way to connect with the team’s legacy.
So, the first thing I did was just hop on my computer and do a basic search. Something like “Iowa State players in NFL”. Pretty straightforward, right? Well, kinda. I got a bunch of results, some were news articles, some were lists on sports sites.
The initial lists were okay, but some seemed a bit outdated, or they included everyone who ever played in the NFL from Iowa State, going way back. That wasn’t quite what I wanted. I was looking for the guys actively playing this season or at least currently signed.
Digging a Bit Deeper
So, I refined my search. I tried things like “current Iowa State football players NFL rosters” or “ISU alumni active NFL players”. That started giving me better results. I started seeing lists focused on the current season.
I didn’t just trust the first list I saw, though. You know how the internet is. I decided to cross-reference a few different sources. I checked out the official NFL website, looked through their player database. Then I bounced over to some major sports news sites – think ESPN, CBS Sports, places like that. They usually have fairly up-to-date roster information or articles specifically about college players in the pros.
Putting the Pieces Together
As I compared the lists, some names kept popping up consistently. That gave me more confidence.
- Brock Purdy was obviously a big one. Hard to miss him with everything going on with the 49ers.
- Breece Hall with the Jets – another name that’s been in the news a lot.
- David Montgomery, who moved to the Lions. I remember watching him run at ISU.
- Allen Lazard, another receiver, now also with the Jets after his time in Green Bay.
- Xavier Hutchinson with the Texans came up too, a more recent guy.
- Guys like Kene Nwangwu (Vikings) and Will McDonald IV (Jets) also showed up on the lists I checked.
- Jake Hummel (Rams) was another name I noted down.
- Enyi Uwazurike (Broncos) appeared, though I know he had that suspension thing, so ‘active’ can be tricky sometimes. You gotta pay attention to notes like that on the rosters.
It was interesting to see the different positions and teams represented. It wasn’t just one or two guys, but a solid group making an impact.
Final Thoughts on the Process
So, yeah, it took a little bit of clicking around and comparing different websites. It wasn’t just one click and done. You have to sift through some older info and make sure you’re looking at current rosters, especially with how fast things change in the NFL – injuries, cuts, trades, it’s always moving.
But overall, it wasn’t too difficult. Just took maybe 15-20 minutes of focused searching and cross-referencing. It was cool to compile that mental list and see the Cyclones representing on Sundays. Makes you feel proud of the program, you know?
