AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior defensive back Beau Freyler has been named to the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list. The list includes 52 of the nation’s top leaders in college football.

The student-athletes, nominated by their schools, have all demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

Freyler, a Colorado Springs, Colorado, native, exemplifies leadership as a two-time team co-captain. He has been one of ISU’s most consistent performers on the field since his arrival and leads the team off the field as well, earning the Cyclone Serve Award for 2023-24, presented to the male and female student-athletes with the most community service hours.

Twenty semifinalists will be announced on October 22. Three finalists will be named for the award on Monday, December 16. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on February 12, 2025.