Iowa State landed a big one for its 2027 class on November 5, 2026, 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 and brings a long list of suitors with him to Ames. Per 247Sports, his offer sheet included Michigan, Nebraska, UCLA, Arizona, Cal, Oregon, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Notre Dame, and Washington, among others.
The connection between Tautolo and Jimmy Rogers goes back before Rogers even arrived at Iowa State. Rogers and his staff first offered him while they were at Washington State, doing so two summers ago before Rogers coached his first season with the Cougars. That relationship stayed intact after the move to Ames and helped the Cyclones close on one of the more notable commitments in their 2027 cycle.
Tautolo also joins a familiar face in the class. He is teammates with another Iowa State commit, 3-star WR/ATH Blake Moser.
For Iowa State, the commitment is an early recruiting win for Rogers and his staff. Tautolo had plenty of major programs in the mix, but the bond built with Rogers’ staff proved to be the difference.
It also reflects what Iowa State is trying to do under Rogers: reach beyond its usual footprint and win battles in new places. Pulling a prospect out of Washington while holding off a stack of Power Four programs stands out, especially this far into the 2027 cycle.
At 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, Tautolo already gives Iowa State the kind of frame it can mold on the edge. He now becomes another key piece in what Rogers and his staff are assembling for 2027.
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