Iowa State picked up a major boost for its 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday when 3-star EDGE Ty Tautolo announced his commitment to the Cyclones.
“100% committed!!! Thank you God! @CoachBibbs52 @CycloneFB @ISURogers3 @BrandonHuffman pic.twitter.com/AdQ9iw1iNB”
Tautolo, who plays at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington, checks in at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. That size alone makes him an appealing add on the defensive front, and his offer list shows just how heavily recruited he was. Per 247Sports, Tautolo held offers from Michigan, Nebraska, UCLA, Arizona, Cal, Oregon, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Notre Dame, and Washington, among others.
The Cyclones’ win here also traces back to a relationship that started long before Jimmy Rogers arrived in Ames. Rogers and his staff first offered Tautolo while they were at Washington State, sending out that offer two summers ago before Rogers coached his first season with the Cougars. That connection followed Rogers to Iowa State and helped push the Cyclones over the top.
Tautolo also joins a familiar face in the 2027 class. He is teammates with another Iowa State commit, 3-star WR/ATH Blake Moser.
For Rogers and his staff, this is an early recruiting victory with real weight behind it. Tautolo had a long list of major programs in the mix, but Iowa State’s persistent relationship-building paid off.
It also says something about how the Cyclones are recruiting under Rogers. Landing a Washington prospect over a collection of Power Four programs stands out, especially this deep into the 2027 cycle.
And at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Tautolo gives Iowa State a prospect with the kind of frame it can keep molding at EDGE. He’s not just another name in the class - he’s a big piece for the Cyclones to build around as they keep putting the 2027 group together.
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