Iowa State Cyclones#17 · LB Connor Welsch
61 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 197 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Ankeny, IA
Connor Welsch is a LB (#17) for Iowa State, from Ankeny, IA. In the 2026 season he has 2 tackles over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 7
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 7
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 8
Frame 9
Experience 10
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2026 season
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Connor Welsch career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ISU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | ISU | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
42
31
7
10
14
24
7No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Bowling Green | W 55-7 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa State LB: #17
- ClassSophomore
- HometownAnkeny, IA
Connor Welsch: Iowa State LB profile and stats
Connor Welsch is a LB (#17) for Iowa State, from Ankeny, IA. This profile tracks Connor Welsch'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.
Connor Welsch 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 Connor Welsch play for?
Connor Welsch plays for Iowa State, wearing #17 at LB.
What position does Connor Welsch play?
Connor Welsch is a LB for Iowa State.
How tall is Connor Welsch?
Connor Welsch is 6-2 and weighs 197 lb.
What year is Connor Welsch in?
Connor Welsch is listed as a sophomore on the Iowa State roster.
Where is Connor Welsch from?
Connor Welsch is from Ankeny, IA.
How many tackles does Connor Welsch have?
Connor Welsch has 2 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.