With Big 12 all-time sacks leader Will McDonald headed to the NFL Joey Peterson is ready to step up at defensive end at Iowa State. The former North Scott standout appeared in all 12 games last season and has also spent a lot of time on special teams. He says he learned a great deal from McDonald.

One way to have an impact is to get bigger, something Peterson focused on during the winter.

As he enters his junior season Peterson has become more of a student of the game and that has helped him become more of a leader.

The Cyclones close out spring drills on April 22nd.