The Iowa State Cyclones are entering a season where they may have a lack of all around talent. With just a few potential true stars, Iowa State needs to find other pieces that can step up and become top dogs as well. Potentially the Cyclones’ most intriguing player next season is an incoming prospect, and a player from the Austin Peay Governors at the FCS level. Montreze Smith began his career at the highest level of college football with a Power Conference program in the ACC. He played for the Duke Blue Devils , but got just one tackle throughout the season. Being on a high-profile team was great, but Smith needed to get reps if he wanted to properly develop. In addition, playing very little allowed him to get granted a redshirt year. Montreze Smith has talent to lead Iowa State defense Iowa State defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit talks to media during the football defensive coaches media opportunity at the university’s Stark Performance Center on Feb. 13, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.…