Carson Nielsen
Carson Nielsen is a four-star recruit from Waterloo, IA, out of Waterloo West (No. 288 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Iowa's 8 games this season.
Where Nielsen comes from
- Waterloo, IA
- Waterloo West
- About 50 miles from Kinnick Stadium
- Four-star, No. 288 in the 2026 class.
Where Nielsen fits
Iowa lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 66th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Iowa is 6-2, No. 21 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Northwestern, Sat Nov 7.
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Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
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The unit he anchors ranks 66th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa has produced 14 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Logan Jones was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Iowa in 2026
- 2026 Iowa FerentzYear 1 · Games –
- High school Waterloo WestWaterloo, IA · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 288 in the 2026 class. Signed with Iowa.
2026
- Signed with IowaFour-star, out of Waterloo West