Cyclones add Eli Green from North Dakota St. to strengthen their receiving corps

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State has strengthened its receiving corps with the addition of North Dakota State playmaker Eli Green, who was among four transfers announced Tuesday by coach Matt Campbell.

Green had a team-leading 1,197 all-purpose yards, including 877 receiving, as NDSU advanced to the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals last season. His 45 receptions were second on the team, and his 19.5 yards per catch ranked ninth in the FCS. He also averaged 10.7 yards on 11 rushes.

In NDSU’s four playoff games, Green had 17 receptions for 368 yards and two touchdowns. He had career bests of five receptions in playoff games against South Dakota and Montana. In the win against the Coyotes, Green caught a career-long 48-yard pass and finished with 116 receiving yards.

Iowa State returns its top two receivers in seniors Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Green will have two seasons of eligibility.