2021 recruit defensive end Joey Petersen commits to Iowa State

Grant Tetmeyer

Iowa State kicker Peyton Paddock kicks off during Iowa State’s 29-26 win over Northern Iowa on Aug. 31 at Jack Trice Stadium.

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Iowa State landed its 16th recruit in the class of 2021 in the commitment of defensive end Joey Petersen.

Petersen is going to be a senior at North Scott high school in Eldridge, Iowa, where had 41 tackles, one interception and one sack in his junior season. He is listed as a two-star recruit by 247sports. 

Joey is the brother of junior Iowa State defensive end Zach Petersen. His father, Troy, also played football for Iowa State.

Iowa State’s 2021 recruiting class is currently ranked 47th out the 130 Division Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams. Out of the ten teams in the Big 12 conference, Iowa State’s 2021 recruiting class is currently at seventh.