Joey Petersen brings veteran, all-out edge to Iowa State’s defensive front
In the 2024 season, Joey Petersen was a senior defensive end for Iowa State who helped the Cyclones win the turnover battle in key games, including a fumble recovery against Kansas State, and multiple reports describe him as a hard-playing, high-effort veteran who climbed the depth chart the gritty way[11][12][7]. At 6-4 and about 260 pounds, he profiles as a lean, active edge defender whose value goes beyond box-score splash—his motor, family-football pedigree, and consistency make him a reliable fit for a system that rewards toughness and discipline[10][7][4].
