The Big 12 Conference announced its annual all-conference and individual awards Wednesday.
Iowa State (10-2) enjoyed its first 10-win season in program history and has a chance to claim its first Big 12 title. The Cyclones will play Arizona State in Saturday’s championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Several Cyclones were recognized for their play this season Wednesday. Here is a look at which Iowa State players earned Big 12 accolades.
Jaylin Noel: Co-Special Teams Player of the Year
The senior wide receiver shared the honor with BYU’s Will Ferrin.
The shifty Noel had 13 punt returns for a total of 199 yards, the second-most in the Big 12. He also had three kick returns for a total of 53 yards.
Offensively, he is enjoying a big year, with a career-high 1,013 yards on 67 receptions, with six touchdowns.
All-Big 12 First Team selections
- Kick/Punt Returner: Jaylin Noel
All-Big 12 Second Team selections
Offense:
- Fullback: Stevo Klotz
- Wide receiver: Jayden Higgins
Defense:
- Defensive backs: Jontez Williams and Malik Verdon
All-Big 12 honorable mentions
Offense:
- Quarterback: Rocco Becht
- Wide receiver: Jaylin Noel
- Tight end: Ben Brahmer
- Offensive line: Jarrod Hufford and Jalen Travis
- Kicker: Kyle Konrardy
Defense:
- Defensive line: Domonique Orange and J.R. Singleton
- Defensive backs: Jeremiah Cooper, Beau Freyler and Darien Porter
Big 12 individual award honorable mentions
Offensive lineman of the year honorable mention: Jarrod Hufford
Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @erapay5.
