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Iowa State's Audi Crooks Enters Transfer Portal Amid Roster Overhaul

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Iowa State center Audi Crooks has entered the transfer portal, seeking an NIL deal reportedly above $500,000.
Nine Iowa State players are also departing, prompting a major roster overhaul.
Interest from Oklahoma, USC, Notre Dame, and Iowa has emerged, with Oklahoma seen as a strong contender due to a prior relationship with Crooks' coach.
Other powerhouses such as South Carolina and Texas are also potential landing spots.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA's introduction of the transfer portal in 2018 allowed athletes like Audi Crooks to transfer without penalties, leading to over 1,000 annual transfers and significant roster changes at schools like Iowa State and Oklahoma. This shift, alongside Crooks' pursuit of a $500,000 NIL deal, highlights the increasing financial stakes in college sports and the evolving landscape of athlete compensation and mobility.

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Story summary

Iowa State center Audi Crooks has entered the transfer portal, seeking an NIL deal reportedly above $500,000.
Nine Iowa State players are also departing, prompting a major roster overhaul.
Interest from Oklahoma, USC, Notre Dame, and Iowa has emerged, with Oklahoma seen as a strong contender due to a prior relationship with Crooks' coach.
Other powerhouses such as South Carolina and Texas are also potential landing spots.

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