Lucas Tielsch
6′7″ · 320 lb · Copley, OH
Where he comes from
- Copley, OH
- Copley
- About 650 miles from Huntington Bank Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1438 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8633.
Where he fits
Minnesota lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 127th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
Minnesota’s week
- RecordMinnesota is 4-2.
- Next gameat Indiana · 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.
Minnesota in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Minnesota -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 127th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Minnesota has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2022. John Michael Schmitz was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Minnesota in 2026
- 2026 Minnesota FleckYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Minnesota in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,438 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Minnesota in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Copley