Carson Nielsen
Freshman offensive lineman on Iowa's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 311 lb · Waterloo, IA · Waterloo West
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 288 nationally · Signed with Iowa
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Iowa's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Iowa in 2026.
Carson Nielsen
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa4-star out of Waterloo West
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kirk Ferentz
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Iowa has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen and 3 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Kade Pieper was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Iowa
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Iowa
Returning around him
- 34% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 7 Iowa players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +7 net (15 in / 8 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Iowa · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #44 · 2026 recruiting class #26