Iowa State TE commit Drake DeBaun brings a big-bodied, red-zone-ready frame
Drake DeBaun, a Class of 2026 tight end from Shawnee Mission South, is a 6-5, 240-pound Iowa State commit with clear mismatch potential thanks to his size and Y-tight end frame.[1][2][3] He is ranked around No. 65 among 2026 tight ends and No. 12 in Kansas, and his flip from Wake Forest suggests Power Four programs saw enough upside to keep pushing.[2][3] For a team, the appeal is simple: he projects as a physical in-line target with enough length to matter in the passing game, especially in the red zone.[1][2][3]
