From Rice & Texas Tech DL Star to Rising Iowa State Assistant Coach
Preston Gordon, a 6-0, 260-lb defensive tackle, wrapped up his playing career with Rice (career 209 tackles, 17 sacks, 24 TFLs) and a standout 2018 senior season at Texas Tech (22 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks in 12 games), showcasing relentless interior disruption and run-stopping tenacity. Now in his first season as Iowa State's assistant DL coach after coordinating Butler's run game in 2025, his football IQ and proven production make him a coach to watch for developing Big 12 talent—ideal for teams seeking gritty, scheme-versatile linemen.
