Just In: Mixed feelings as Iowa State football sits with two remaining June official visitors

Details on where Iowa State Cyclones football and head coach Matt Campbell sit with two June official visitors — LB Will Hawthorne and ATH O’Lontae Dean — as the calendar approaches the middle of June.

Iowa State football has gathered 13 commitments for the 2025 recruiting class as of mid-June, placing them at No. 64 in the national rankings. Despite a slight drop in rankings since the beginning of June, the Cyclones have had a reasonably successful month and are seeing positive results at the start of July.

Before the official visits in June, Matt Campbell secured commitments from Alex Manske, Jack Limbaugh, Will Tompkins, Xzavion Robinson, Jack Shaffer, Charlie Woleben, and Trey Verdon.

Where Iowa State Football Sits with Two Remaining June Official Visitors

As the 2024 recruiting cycle heats up, the Iowa State Cyclones football program is working hard to secure commitments from top prospects during the crucial June official visit period. With two remaining official visitors scheduled this month, let’s take a look at where the Cyclones stand in these key recruitments.

LB Will Hawthorne

One of Iowa State’s top targets is four-star linebacker Will Hawthorne from Texas. Hawthorne is ranked as the No. 22 linebacker in the 2024 class and holds offers from several Power 5 programs.

The Cyclones have made Hawthorne a priority, and he is set to take an official visit to Ames later this month. Iowa State will look to impress the talented linebacker with their campus, coaching staff, and vision for his development. Landing a commitment from Hawthorne would be a major coup for Matt Campbell and his staff.

ATH O’Lontae Dean

Another key June official visitor for Iowa State is versatile athlete O’Lontae Dean. The three-star prospect from Missouri has the ability to play multiple positions at the next level. The Cyclones have made Dean a target due to his athleticism and potential to contribute on both sides of the ball. During his upcoming official visit, Iowa State will aim to showcase how Dean’s skill set could thrive in their program.

Recruiting Momentum

The Cyclones are hoping to build on the recruiting momentum they generated last year, when they hosted 22 official visitors in June, 21 of whom ended up signing with the program. As Iowa State prepares to welcome Hawthorne and Dean to campus, the coaching staff will be laser-focused on making a lasting impression and securing these key commitments. With the 2024 class starting to take shape, these final June official visits could be pivotal in shaping the future of the Cyclones’ roster.