Braden Simonsen
Senior offensive lineman on Iowa State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 290 lb · Ankeny, IA · Ankeny
The story
4 offensive lineman on Iowa State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Braden Simonsen
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Braden Simonsen plays offensive line for Iowa State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Iowa State has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Iowa State
Returning around him
- 2% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 Iowa State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (48 in / 55 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Iowa State · Last season: 8-4 (AP #22) · Talent rank #68 · 2026 recruiting class #54
Background
Awards & Honors Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (F22, S23, S24, F24, S25, F25, S26) 2025 Squad member. 2024 Squad member. 2023 Squad member. 2022 Redshirted. High School Played high school football for Ankeny where he helped the Hawks to an 11-3 record and a state runner-up finish as a senior .....