
Iowa State’s high-intensity, playmaking DB with pro pedigree
Ellis Hobbs was a first-team All-Big 12 cornerback at Iowa State and the school’s 2004 MVP, finishing his Cyclone career with 67 tackles and 4 interceptions in that season, plus standout special-teams value with a 24.3-yard kickoff-return average in 2004. He’s best remembered as a feisty, competitive defender who played with real edge, ball skills, and versatility—traits that translated to a six-year NFL career after being drafted in the 3rd round in 2005. If you want a DB who brings toughness, return-game juice, and big-moment confidence, Hobbs fits the bill.