A Power 4 recruit with offers from the likes of Arizona, Michigan State, Minnesota, Purdue and others, Kason Clayborne Kason Clayborne 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB/TE Sioux City East | 2027 State IA is one of the better linebackers the state has to offer. A violent, fluid athlete that pursues ball-carriers from sideline-to-sideline, possesses a strong base that he uses to explode through tackles, along with using his long frame to rush quarterbacks off-the-edge, Clayborne has the physical tools and smarts to rack up major stats for the Sioux City East defense.

Putting together 51 tackles, 10.5 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and an interception, Clayborne is a versatile weapons defensively. Pair his numbers as a receiver, where he grabbed 27 receptions for 302 yards and six scores, and the two-way prospect has the potential to do enough on both sides to take home the award next season.

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Sioux City East’s Kason Clayborne Kason Clayborne 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB/TE Sioux City East | 2027 State IA is one of the more interesting prospects in the 2027 cycle, with a skillset that could see him playing at several spots on defense. Kason posted solid production as a sophomore with 40 tackles, two TFLs, a sack, and a defensive touchdown. I can see Kason projecting well to play in an outside linebacker or box safety type of role where he can use his strong 6’3″, 210-pound frame to provide an extra body in run support. Kason’s biggest asset is his versatility, which enables him to do everything from rushing the edge and stopping the run to dropping back and playing in space. He shows the ability to break down blocks at the line of scrimmage and on the perimeter so that he can spill into the backfield to pursue the ball carrier. Kason’s range was also impressive to watch, showing that he can make plays even when coming from the backside of the play. Intense motor and physical at the point of contact. Kason has already earned an impressive list of offers, coming from North Dakota State, South Dakota State, and Sacramento State. Won’t be long before more big-time programs come knocking for Kason!

Our DB1 in the 2027 class in the state of Iowa, showed out at the SDSU prospect camp on 6/9 at linebacker with imposing size off the eye test as Kyson’s testing numbers impressed me a bunch. The 6’2 203 pounder from Sioux City East, busted off a 4.71 (twice) in the 40 yard dash, 4.44 in the pro agility and nearly a 9 foot broad jump as well. The versatility Kason shows at the linebacker spot intrigues me as he shows that he has flexibility at a few different linebacker spots in my eyes. Kason showed off in Brookings that when he gets downhill he moves with a physically intent presence and it shows with his pursuit angles as a run-stopping linebacker. One 2027 that surely has plenty of well instincts, vision and certainly defensive position flexibility.