CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Stone Cummins’ season came to an abrupt halt in 2024 when he had a season-ending back injury. He took that time to become a student-coach.

His head coach, Tyler Staker, said it was a beneficial experience.

“He took that time off and became a student-coach. I think that provided a really cool and unique perspective for him. He got a chance to not only see it as a player, but as a coach, and all the details that go into it. I think it’s made him a better football player,” said Staker.

“You really see it when you’re not involved in it as much. You can see how being a player-led team is important,” Cummins agreed.

Cummins especially enjoyed it because he wants to coach after he’s done playing.

“My dad coached me my whole life. So we kind of have a coaching back

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