Iowa State Cyclones#11 · LB Willie Breland III
75 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 218 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Wiggins, MS
Willie Breland III is a LB (#11) for Iowa State, from Wiggins, MS. In the 2026 season he has 17 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 11
Frame 10
Experience 13
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2026 season
17
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Willie Breland III career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ISU | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Utah | L 17-31 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Bowling Green | W 55-7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Iowa | L 13-16 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Southeast Missouri State | W 38-10 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa State LB: #11
- ClassJunior
- HometownWiggins, MS
Willie Breland III: Iowa State LB profile and stats
Willie Breland III is a LB (#11) for Iowa State, from Wiggins, MS. This profile tracks Willie Breland III'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.
Willie Breland III 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 Willie Breland III play for?
Willie Breland III plays for Iowa State, wearing #11 at LB.
What position does Willie Breland III play?
Willie Breland III is a LB for Iowa State.
How tall is Willie Breland III?
Willie Breland III is 6-2 and weighs 218 lb.
What year is Willie Breland III in?
Willie Breland III is listed as a junior on the Iowa State roster.
Where is Willie Breland III from?
Willie Breland III is from Wiggins, MS.
How many tackles does Willie Breland III have?
Willie Breland III has 17 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.