Cyclone Power
Breece Hall, two-time All-American running back, set a new NCAA record while playing at Iowa State from 2019–2021, becoming the first player to rush for a touchdown in 24 consecutive games. Now, the Wichita, Kansas, native is playing for the New York Jets — and came out as an early season team leader in carries and rushing yards. Sidelined by an ACL tear in week seven, Hall hopes to return next season.
When things get tough, where do you draw strength?
For me, I’m self motivated. I’ve always wanted to be the best. When stuff gets hard, if I’m tired or if I’m hurting, I just talk to myself and I say, ‘Do you want to be great?’
How do you define success?
I find success being internally happy with what I’m doing and where I’m at. I always want to be the best at what I do. If I’m happy and my family’s good — then I’m always going to be good regardless of the situation.
What does being an Iowa Stater mean to you?
Coach Campbell asked me during the recruiting process, ‘Do you want to come here to be someone, or do you want to come here to do something?’ I felt like me coming to Iowa State showed a Cyclone could be someone who never gives up, somebody who doesn’t have to have all the means, but somebody who is willing to get the job done, doing it any way they can. Coach Campbell and I always said we have a five-star culture. That culture is big on just being there for each other, being a family, never backing down, and just showing up every day and doing your part in the work.
