Carson Nielsen - SEC Scouts

Bio

Height 6'7"

Weight 275 lbs

Hometown Waterloo, IA

High School Waterloo West

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2026

#254 National

0.9120 Rating

Scouting Report

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91 / 100 Ceiling 91 • Floor 83

year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

## Prospect Analysis: Carson Nielsen, OT, Class of 2026 **Waterloo, IA (Waterloo West High School)** **Committed to: Iowa** **Four-Star Offensive Tackle** A high-ceiling prospect from in-state, Carson Nielsen is a prototypical Iowa offensive line commit, possessing an elite frame and notable athleticism. Currently a consensus four-star recruit, Nielsen projects as a multi-year starter at the Power Five level with the potential to develop into an NFL-caliber player. ### Physical Profile Niel

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Player Comparison

T.J. Hockenson Iowa • Detroit Lions/Minnesota Vikings 82% match

Both are 6'7" prospects from Iowa with similar frame and recruiting profile - Hockenson was also a 4-star recruit ranked in the top 300 nationally. The physical measurables and Iowa background suggest a fundamentally sound player who maximizes his tools, similar to how Hockenson developed into a reliable, high-IQ tight end who excelled at multiple aspects of the position.