RECRUITMENT: Cyclones land first commitment at 26 in OL Mason Bandhauer – CycloneFanatic.com

Iowa State received its first commitment for the 2026 recruiting class at offensive lineman on Sunday Mason Bandhauer.

The 6-foot-2, 260-pound junior is the son of a former Iowa State player Todd Bandhauer announced his involvement via social media.

Bandhauer chose the Cyclones over offers from Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Kansas, Mississippi State, Boston College, Oregon State, Washington State, Wyoming and Colorado State.

The Fort Collins, Colorado junior is ranked as the No. 3 player in the state in his class and is also the No. 35 offensive tackle in the current 247 Sports recruiting rankings.

That fits Ryan Clanton The group secures the first commitment of the 2026 class – Iowa State had the deepest offensive line in the Campbell era this season and has brought a wealth of talent to the position since his arrival.