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Iowa State Lands Transfer QB Jaylen Raynor for 2026 Season

The veteran passer reunites with coordinator Keith Heckendorf to provide immediate experience.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported on Jan. 4 that Jaylen Raynor committed to Iowa State.
  • The move reunites Raynor with former Arkansas State offensive coordinator Keith Heckendorf, now the Cyclones’ quarterbacks coach under first-year head coach Jimmy Rogers.
  • Raynor has one season of eligibility remaining with 36 career starts, 9,877 yards of total offense, and 67 touchdowns.
  • He posted 3,361 passing yards and 19 touchdowns in 2025, adding 423 rushing yards and seven rushing scores.
  • He has previously faced Iowa State, throwing for 222 yards in a 24-16 loss on Sept. 13, 2025, when he also rushed for a season-high 83 yards.