Will McLaughlin brings veteran production, impact plays, and a comeback edge to Iowa State’s linebacker room
McLaughlin is a **6'4", 240-pound** linebacker with proven Big 12 production, finishing his Iowa State career with **86 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles** across 30 games and 23 starts.[2][7] In 2025, he played eight games before a season-ending injury, but still flashed disruption with **3 tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble vs. BYU**, showing the blend of length, burst, and playmaking that makes him more than a stat-line defender.[2][4]
