Iowa State Cyclones#36 · LB Bradley Esser
55 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Sioux Falls, SD
Bradley Esser is a LB (#36) for Iowa State, from Sioux Falls, SD. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 6
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 3
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 6
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 9
Frame 10
Experience 6
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Bradley Esser career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ISU | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs West Virginia | W 45-42 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Utah | L 17-31 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa State LB: #36
- ClassFreshman
- HometownSioux Falls, SD
Bradley Esser: Iowa State LB profile and stats
Bradley Esser is a LB (#36) for Iowa State, from Sioux Falls, SD. This profile tracks Bradley Esser's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa State roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa State sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Bradley Esser in the news
All newsRecapIowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 (Week 5, 2026)Iowa State edged West Virginia 45-42 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and West Virginia is 3-2, 0-2 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapIowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa State beat Bowling Green 55-7 at Jack Trice Stadium. Now Iowa State is 2-1, and Bowling Green is 0-3.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Bradley Esser play for?
Bradley Esser plays for Iowa State, wearing #36 at LB.
What position does Bradley Esser play?
Bradley Esser is a LB for Iowa State.
How tall is Bradley Esser?
Bradley Esser is 6-2 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Bradley Esser in?
Bradley Esser is listed as a freshman on the Iowa State roster.
Where is Bradley Esser from?
Bradley Esser is from Sioux Falls, SD.
How many tackles does Bradley Esser have?
Bradley Esser has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.