Sophomore Offensive Tackle Liam Barrett Lands First Power Four Offer

St. Charles East's Barrett receives scholarship from Iowa State, where his brothers previously played

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:41pm

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St. Charles East sophomore offensive tackle Liam Barrett (6-foot-7, 250 pounds) has landed his first Power Four football scholarship offer from Iowa State University. Barrett, whose older brothers Dylan and Austin previously played for the Cyclones, visited the school earlier this week and was impressed by the program and campus.

Why it matters

Barrett's offer from Iowa State represents a significant milestone in his early recruiting process, as the Power Four programs are the most prestigious and competitive in college football. The fact that he has already drawn interest from a Big 12 school like Iowa State at just the sophomore level suggests he is a highly touted prospect with a bright future.

The details

During his visit, Barrett said he 'just enjoyed getting to learn more about everything that Iowa State has to offer' and felt 'truly blessed and very excited about the offer and opportunity.' He credited his older brothers, who helped him with workouts and technique, as major influences in his development. Barrett has also drawn interest from other schools like Purdue, Minnesota, and Michigan State, and plans to visit North Dakota State, Purdue, and Minnesota this spring or summer.

  • On Thursday, Barrett landed his first Power Four offer from Iowa State University.
  • Earlier this week, Barrett visited Iowa State to watch spring practices.

The players

Liam Barrett

A 6-foot-7, 250-pound sophomore offensive tackle at St. Charles East High School who recently received his first Power Four football scholarship offer from Iowa State University.

Dylan Barrett

Liam Barrett's older brother who previously played football at Iowa State University.

Austin Barrett

Liam Barrett's older brother who is currently playing football at Iowa State University.

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What they’re saying

“The offer from Iowa State means the world to me. The fact that they are giving me an opportunity is all I ever wanted.”

— Liam Barrett, Sophomore Offensive Tackle

“Both of my brothers have been huge influences for me in a lot of ways. They both would help me with various workouts including working on my overall footwork and technique. They have me doing college level workouts now. I can always ask them questions about football, college and pretty much anything else.”

— Liam Barrett, Sophomore Offensive Tackle

What’s next

Barrett plans to visit North Dakota State, Purdue, and Minnesota this spring or summer as he continues to explore his college options.

The takeaway

Liam Barrett's early scholarship offer from a Power Four program like Iowa State, where his brothers previously played, demonstrates his immense potential as a college football prospect. The support and guidance from his siblings have been crucial in his development, and he is poised to continue drawing interest from top programs across the country.