Joel Lanning is ISU's first in-state pledge 

Iowa State picked up its 14^th commitment of the 2013 recruiting class on Sunday. Coincidentally, the Cyclones picked up their first in-state commitment.

Quarterback Joel Lanning (Ankeny, Iowa/Ankeny) gave Iowa State his verbal pledge Sunday evening, choosing the Cyclones over an offer from Nebraska. He threw for 1,723 yards -- which ranks second on the school’s all-time passing list -- and 18 touchdowns, leading Ankeny to an 11-2 record -- the 11 wins being a school record -- and a trip to the Iowa Class 4A state semifinals. Additionally, he only threw three interceptions.

“I’m really excited. I feel like there’s a huge weight off my chest,” Lanning said via text. “I feel like I can just play my high school sports now without any stress.”

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