Caleb Francois brings big-play juice and rare versatility to Iowa State
In the 2025 season, Caleb Francois entered Iowa State as a three-star, top-10 Minnesota prospect and a national top-35 recruiting-class piece for the Cyclones. A former quarterback turned running back, he flashed dual-threat juice as a junior with 1,624 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns, plus 828 passing yards and seven passing scores, and Minnesota outlets praised him as the state’s slipperiest open-field runner. That kind of athlete can stress defenses immediately, especially if Iowa State wants a back who can hit creases, catch eyes, and keep coordinators guessing.
