Carson Nielsen
6′7″ · 311 lb · Waterloo, IA · Waterloo West
Where he comes from
- Waterloo, IA
- Waterloo West
- About 50 miles from Kinnick Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 288 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.9076.
Where he fits
Iowa lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 32nd in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Iowa’s week
- RecordIowa is 5-1, No. 15 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Wisconsin · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Iowa in the news
- Iowa QB1 named for Week 8
- Iowa State WR Overby out for season
The Des Moines Register Oct 15 - QB Brown medically cleared but playing status uncertain
Where to follow him
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.
All-Conference caliberFour-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 32nd nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa has produced 8 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 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Iowa in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 288 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Iowa in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Iowa4-star out of Waterloo West