Spring Standout Jayden Jackson No Longer with Iowa State Football

Spring standout no longer with team

AMES — A week after a standout performance in Iowa State's spring showcase, freshman running back Jayden Jackson is no longer with the team, a team spokesperson tells us.

Iowa State Running Back Disappears From Team After Tense Exchange With Head Coach Over Playing Time

Jayden Jackson is no longer a member of the college football program at Iowa State. The university was willing to confirm his departure but could not provide a tangible reason for his sudden exit. The redshirt freshman is also yet to address what happened. It is currently unclear as to whether Jackson will be allowed to earn his way back onto the team before fall camp or if he can even play the 2026 college football season at a different school.…

Spring standout Jayden Jackson no longer with Iowa State football

Spring showcase standout Jayden Jackson is no longer with the team. A spokesperson confirmed the redshirt freshman running back's departure.

Running back Jayden Jackson leaves Iowa State football program

Iowa State running back Jayden Jackson is no longer with the Cyclones, per Cyclone Report (247Sports).  Jackson posted “goodbye cyclones” on his Instagram story and changed his profile picture and bio on the evening of May 3.  This follows an online controversy with On3 reporter Bill Seals, who made a tweet after Iowa State’s Spring Showcase that stated, “Iowa State was forced to rely on Jayden Jackson,” because of injuries to Iowa State’s backf…

Running Back Shockingly Leaves Iowa State Football Program

An Iowa State Cyclones running back has reportedly left the program after the spring session.

Spring game standout RB Jayden Jackson no longer with Iowa State football

A week after a standout performance in Iowa State's spring showcase, freshman running back Jayden Jackson is no longer with the team.