Iowa State DB with Tackling Prowess and Clutch Playmaking
Michael O'Connell wrapped up his Iowa State career as a hard-hitting cornerback with 123 total tackles, peaking at 58 in his senior year (pre-2026), highlighted by a game-saving end-zone interception at Texas, eight tackles vs. Nebraska, multiple seven-tackle games, and a forced fumble against Missouri—showcasing elite ball skills, physical intensity, and big-moment reliability that make him a lockdown defender with NFL upside. Care because he's a proven playmaker who elevates secondaries; perfect fit for teams needing gritty, versatile DBs who thrive under pressure.
