Despite all the positive talk surrounding National Signing Day, Iowa State wasn’t able to avoid more departures from the team after already losing five players to transfer or being kicked off the team this offseason.

ISU coach Paul Rhoads announced receiver Tad Ecby and running back DeVondrick Nealy have left the team. Both would have been redshirt seniors next season.

“There have been a number of dismissals and departures from our program for failing to meet these high standards and expectations, most recently Tad Ecby [and] DeVondrick Nealy,” Rhoads said. Wide receiver Chase Onken is also no longer with the team.

Ecby played in 11 of last season’s 12 games, while Nealy saw action in every game. Nealy was the team’s second-string running back, rushing for 273 yards on 71 carries in 2014. Ecby caught eight passes for 236 yards and caught three touchdowns — second only to tight end E.J. Bibbs.