Reliable, physical Iowa State center who rebuilt his value in 2025
Bonifas re-established himself as a starting-caliber **center** for Iowa State in 2025, earning All-Big 12 honorable mention while starting all 12 games and playing 845 snaps, the most on the roster.[6] His calling card is clean, efficient line play: he was a strong pass protector, helped drive a 174.7-yard-per-game rushing attack, and had a season with no sacks allowed and only two penalties reported by one source.[4][6] After losing his job in 2024, he showed resilience and leadership, making him a good fit for teams that want a dependable interior lineman with toughness and experience.[4][9]
