36Bradley Esser
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Bio
Bradley Esser is a weakside linebacker for Iowa State from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended Harrisburg High School under head coach Brandon White, where he was named a four-star prospect by Rivals and ranked No. 4 in South Dakota. Esser earned three-star status from recruiting services and served as team captain. As a junior, he helped Harrisburg reach the Class 11AAA playoffs semifinals with an 8-3 record and was selected First Team All-State. He repeated All-State honors as a senior after accumulating 156 tackles, 16 for loss, five forced fumbles, and three sacks throughout his high school career. Esser also competed in track. Originally committed to Washington State, he now plays for the Cyclones as a true freshman. From Harrisburg · Sioux Falls, SD.
Player information
ClassFreshmanHeight6'2"Weight205 lbHometownSioux Falls, SDHigh schoolHarrisburgRecruiting3 · No. 1806 national · 2026 classConferenceBig 12
Production · 2026 · 7 GP
Defense
3
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
IOWA STATE2026 — present