a big-bodied Cyclone tight end whose value has been in the trenches
In the 2025-26 context, Andrew Keller is best viewed as a physical, high-IQ Iowa State tight end with real in-line blocking value and enough size to stress defenses at 6-6, 245. He was a top-35 national tight end recruit and top-10 player in Wisconsin, but injuries have interrupted his career, including season-ending setbacks in 2023 and 2024. If you want a TE who can help the run game, bring leadership, and do the dirty work, he’s intriguing; if you need a proven stat-sheet producer, the sample is still thin.
