Will Nolan is a four-star recruit from Arlington Heights, IL, out of John Hersey (No. 248 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Iowa's 8 games this season.
Where Nolan comes from
- Arlington Heights, IL
- John Hersey
- About 200 miles from Kinnick Stadium
- Four-star, No. 248 in the 2024 class.
- On the Iowa roster since 2024
Where Nolan 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.
Similar players
Same class and position
From John Hersey
Also from Arlington Heights, IL
Where to follow
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.
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.
Three seasons at Iowa
- 2026 Iowa FerentzYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Iowa FerentzYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Iowa FerentzYear 1 · Games –
- High school John HerseyArlington Heights, IL · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 248 in the 2024 class. Signed with Iowa.Also from John Hersey: Logan Farrell (Illinois), Colton Gumino (UCLA) and Carson Grove (Northwestern).
2024
- Signed with IowaFour-star, out of John Hersey
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Kirk Ferentz.
