Max Baloun
Iowa State Cyclones
80
Good

Max Baloun

Iowa State CyclonesSolid
DTDefenseGoodTRANSFER · Washington State
2nd String / Backup

Is Max Baloun starting?

Max Baloun is listed 2nd string at DT for Iowa State Cyclones.

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The Story

Making His Case

This season: 4 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 80 overall (Good tier).

Team Share2%
Redfield, SD
Jersey
#97
Class
RS SR/TR
Height
6'6"
Weight
285 lbs
Transfer
Washington State

Stats

SeasonTklTFLSacks
—431

Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.

Why this rating?

On a 85-rated defense; 60th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.88 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 80.

Team defense (SP+)
85
Rating basis
On-field stats
Production (prior school)
Outperforms 60% of peers
Recruiting pedigree
Top 27% recruit
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.88)
Depth-chart adjustment
+1 for role; −6 depth penalty

2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.

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Team Role

4 tkl · 3 TFL · 1 sacks
Usage / Involvement17%

Depth at DT · Iowa State Cyclones

  1. 19990Bryson LambStarter
  2. 29780Max BalounYou
  3. 38970Donovan Fitzmaurice
Coach Iowa StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.