Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, and several former Iowa State football players had huge hands in the performances of their teams.

The collection of ex- Cyclones in the NFL continues to grow, with several more added to rosters this season after having around a dozen consistently active last season. While the star-studded names like Brock Purdy, Breece Hall and David Montgomery continue to shine week after week, several others Iowa State fans will recognize are making significant impacts at the pro level too.

With that, here are a few ex-Cyclones who stood out in Week 1 of the NFL season.

Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers QB

Purdy and the 49ers got their rebound campaign going on the right foot, pulling out a tough 17-13 road win over the Seattle Seahawks. The former I

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