A one-time transfer to Iowa City Liberty, Keshawn Wyldon Keshawn Wyldon 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB/DB Burlington | 2026 State IA did most of his work on the defensive side of the ball for the Lightning last season, posting 47 tackles between playing defensive back and linebacker.

Those aren’t numbers to look down on by any means, but Wyldon finds himself among the surprise standouts, as he’s not only transferred to Burlington, but he’s the most productive running back in the class.

Through six games, Wyldon ranks first in rushing touchdowns (15), rushing yards (1,005), rushing yards per carry (11.7) and longest rushing touchdown (98 yards). He ranks second in all-purpose yards (1,069), as well.

Rounding out a talented returning defense is a hybrid LB/Safety defender in Keshawn Wyldon Keshawn Wyldon 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB/DB Burlington | 2026 State IA . Wyldon ranked 3rd on the team last season in tackles (47) to go with 1.5 TFLs, half a sack, and a fumble recovery. Wyldon has the athletic ability to excel against the pass with sideline-to-sideline range, timing his attacks well to disrupt and break up the pass, while also having quick closedown speed from the middle of the field into the pocket to force a hasty decision from the QB. Wyldon is a dynamic defender who can fit in a variety of roles, and that kind of player is necessary for the Lightning as they look for more explosiveness to stop their opponents next season.

On a senior-heavy roster that reached the state semifinals for the first time in school history, Wyldon was one of the team’s top tacklers as a junior. He finished the campaign with 47.0, the second most on the team. Thirty four of his stops were of the solo variety, and he recorded 1.5 tackles for loss. When watching his junior highlight video, we witness a versatile defender that can be moved around the formation. Wyldon is a hybrid that can get home when blitzing off the edge, cover receivers from the slot corner spot and act as a safety. That’s the type of flexibility colleges seek.