Joel Lanning

Joel Lanning (born November 18, 1994)[1] is a former American football linebacker who is currently a graduate assistant for the Iowa State Cyclones football team. He played college football at Iowa State University. He was selected as a first team All-American and first team All-Big 12 in 2017.

Joel Lanning
Iowa State Cyclones football
Position:Graduate Assistant
Personal information
Born: (1994-11-18) November 18, 1994
Ankeny, Iowa
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Ankeny (Ankeny, Iowa)
College:Iowa State
Undrafted:2018
Career history
As player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Lanning was a multi-sport star at Ankeny High School earning all-state selections in football,[2] baseball,[3] and wrestling.[4] In 2012 he won state championships in both baseball[5] and football[6] his senior seasons. As the three-year starting quarterback at Ankeny, Lanning had 7,642 all-purpose career yards.[7]

Recruiting

After high school Lanning was very lightly recruited for football. His only two offers were Nebraska and Iowa State; he ultimately picked the Cyclones.[8]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Joel Lanning
QB		 Ankeny, Iowa Ankeny High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Dec 8, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: 79
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 4 (IA)  247Sports: 1546, 8 (IA), 72 (QB)  ESPN: 2 (IA), 25 (QB)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2013 Iowa State Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  • "2013 Iowa State Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 11, 2017.

    College career

    2015 season

    Lanning redshirted his initial college season and only played in one game on special teams his freshman season.[1] In 2015, he played in 11 games and started quarterback for the final five. He finished the season with 1,247 passing yards and 10 passing touchdowns in addition to 330 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.[9] His season highs included 162 passing yards on 11 of 22 attempts and 130 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns against Oklahoma State[10] as well as throwing for three touchdowns and 210 yards against Kansas State.[11]

    2016 season

    His junior season, Lanning was a threat through the air as well as on the ground. In addition to throwing for 1,290 yards and nine touchdowns he ran for 518 yard and led the team with 11 rushing touchdowns, this was the 10th most by FBS quarterbacks.[12] He was responsible for 20 of the Cyclone's 39 offensive touchdowns and ended the season with a streak of 121 consecutive passes without an interception.[1] Against Baylor he threw for 261 yards and two scores on 17 of 23 passes as well as running for 57 yards and an additional touchdown.[13] Lanning had a career day against Texas Tech tying the school record for five rushing touchdowns in a game in addition to breaking the school record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 171 yards on 17 carries.[14]

    2017 season

    At the end of the 2016 season Jacob Park took over as the full-time starting quarterback.[15] In an unheralded move during the off-season, head coach Matt Campbell asked Lanning to switch positions from quarterback to middle linebacker.[16] He was able to work up the depth chart and was the starting middle linebacker for the Cyclones opening game against UNI.[17] Despite starting on defense, Lanning continued to play special teams as well as wildcat quarterback in short yardage and goal line situations.[18] He finished the season leading the team in tackles, second in tackles for a loss, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns.[19] Season highlights included eight tackles, 1.5 sacks, and an interception against Akron[20] as well as 20 tackles against Texas.[21] Lanning was named the Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week[22] after a standout performance against #3 Oklahoma that included eight tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery, nine rushing attempts for 35 yards and two passes for 25 yards.[23] In the match-up against Oklahoma State, Lanning had five tackles, half a sack, in addition to throwing a touchdown to Allen Lazard.[24]

    At the conclusion of the season he was selected as a first team All-American[25] and named to the first team All-Big 12.[26]

    College statistics
    PassingRushingDefense
    YearTeamGPCmpAttPctYardsTDsIntAttYdsAvgTDTacklesFor LossSacksInt
    2015Iowa State1110719255.71,247104943303.54––––
    2016Iowa State119917058.21,290931215184.311––––
    2017Iowa State123475.04710401353.4211411.06.01
    College Totals3420936657.12,5842072499633.91611411.06.01
    Reference:[27]

    Professional career

    Dallas Cowboys

    Lanning was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2018 NFL Draft on April 30.[28] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[29]

    San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

    On October 12, 2018, Lanning signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football.[30] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[31]

    References
    1. "Iowa State Athletics". www.cyclones.com.
    2. "Joel Lanning attempts to be Iowa State's jack-of-all-trades – The Gazette".
    3. Hayes, Matt. "How Joel Lanning Went from QB to LB to QB/LB and the Story of the CFB Season".
    4. "2013 Iowa Wrestling Results: Big 12 Football Recruit Earns 3rd in Tournament". February 16, 2013.
    5. "State baseball: Ankeny wins Class 4-A championship". July 28, 2012.
    6. "Ankeny caps historic final season with state title".
    7. "Joel Lanning to Go from Ankeny to Iowa State Football". August 13, 2012.
    8. "Ankeny's Joel Lanning commits to ISU football – The Gazette".
    9. "2015 Iowa State Cyclones Stats - College Football at Sports-Reference.com". College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
    10. "Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State – Game Summary – November 14, 2015 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    11. "Iowa State vs. Kansas State – Game Summary – November 21, 2015 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    12. "College Football Player Stats & Stats Leaders – Rushing Touchdowns". www.teamrankings.com.
    13. "Baylor vs. Iowa State – Game Summary – October 1, 2016 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    14. "Iowa State clobbers Texas Tech 66–10".
    15. "Iowa State Athletics". www.cyclones.com.
    16. "Iowa State's bold plan to make its QB a linebacker".
    17. "Iowa State football: Lazard breaks record, Lanning plays offense and defense and more".
    18. "Iowa State football: Joel Lanning can do it all for the Cyclones".
    19. "Peterson: Cyclones fans owe a lot to seniors like Lanning and Lazard for honoring their word".
    20. "Iowa State vs. Akron – Game Summary – September 16, 2017 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    21. "Texas vs. Iowa State – Game Summary – September 28, 2017 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    22. [email protected], Dylan Montz Staff Writer. "Football: Joel Lanning named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week".
    23. "Iowa State vs. Oklahoma – Game Summary – October 7, 2017 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    24. "Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State – Game Summary – November 11, 2017 – ESPN". ESPN.com.
    25. "Joel Lanning named to Football Writers Association's All-America Team".
    26. @BrianMozey, Brian Mozey, [email protected]. "Iowa State football showcases 20 players in Big 12 awards".
    27. "Joel Lanning College Stats - College Football at Sports-Reference.com". College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
    28. Eatman, Nick (April 30, 2018). "Cowboys Agree to Terms With 18 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents; Full List". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018.
    29. Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
    30. "San Antonio Commanders sign more players: Oct. 12, 2018". 210 Football. October 12, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
    31. Michael Rothstein, Seth Wickersham (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
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