In-State Edge Prospect Battling Into Iowa State’s DL Rotation
Limbaugh is a redshirt freshman defensive end for Iowa State who arrived as a three-star in-state recruit and a top-75 edge prospect nationally, and he’s already shown enough versatility and buy-in to stick through a coaching transition. In 2025, he appeared in four games on special teams and recorded his first career tackle against Kansas, while his high school tape showed production, toughness, and athletic range as a two-way player. He looks like a fit for a program that values effort, development, and local identity more than instant flash.
