DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers have re-signed defensive back Jared Saad to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today.

Saad  (6-1, 195, UW-Oshkosh) returns to the Iowa Barnstormers for his third season with the team. Saad first joined the Barnstormers at the tail end of the 2024 season, appearing in last three games. In 2025, Saad donned the goggles in 14 games collecting three interceptions, one for a touchdown.

Collegiately, Saad spent four years at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh where he appeared in 40 games with the Titans collecting 126 total tackles, one tackle for loss, five interceptions, and one fumble recovery.

"Jared is an experienced DB who made a ton of plays last season here in Iowa," said Head Coach Coles. "We look forward to more of the same in '26."

Saad will join the Iowa Barnstormers Training Camp in the Spring.

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