Flora A Burlsworth Trophy Semifinalist

Iowa State University Athletics

11.10.2026 | Football

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State's Aiden Flora has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.

Flora, a redshirt sophomore from Adel, Iowa, has been one of the nation's best running backs this season.

He was put on scholarship after Jimmy Rogers' arrival as head coach last December and has been an explosive playmaker for the Cyclones in 2026.

He currently ranks among the nation's Top 10 in rushing yards (1,119, fifth), rushing yards per game (124.3, fifth), rushing yards per carry (7.13, fourth), all-purpose yards (1,365, sixth) and…