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Weigh-In Wednesday: Who is Iowa’s Top O-Lineman?

Weigh-In Wednesday: Who is Iowa’s Top O-Lineman?
Iowa City West ’26 Colin Whitters (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Redzone)
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Reid Steger
Reid Steger 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL/DL | 2027
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Dalton DeBoer
Dalton DeBoer 6'6" | 330 lbs | OL | 2026
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Owen Liechti
Owen Liechti 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL | 2026
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Declan Heying
Declan Heying 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL | 2028
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Carter Barrett
Carter Barrett 6'5" | 250 lbs | OL | 2028
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Evan Mitchell
Evan Mitchell 6'3" | 245 lbs | OL/DL | 2028
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Calan Peters
Calan Peters 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL | 2026
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Colton McClish
Colton McClish 6'3" | 320 lbs | OL | 2026
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Colt Schipper
Colt Schipper 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL | 2026
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Andrew Hine
Andrew Hine 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL | 2026
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Colin Whitters
Colin Whitters 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL | 2026
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Cael Roberts
Cael Roberts 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL/DL | 2026
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Carson Nielsen
Carson Nielsen 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL | 2026
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Will Slagle
Will Slagle 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL | 2027
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Hayden Shannon
Hayden Shannon 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL | 2028
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James Barnett
James Barnett 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/OL | 2028
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Braylin Dieken-Keahey
Braylin Dieken-Keahey 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL | 2026
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Bryce Kock
Bryce Kock 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
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Last week, we introduced you to "Weigh-In Wednesday" here on at Prep Redzone Iowa. You were tasked with choosing the Top QB in Class 5A.

We're back today asking for your vote on Iowa's top offensive lineman. Below you'll find credentials for candidates. As always, please feel free to write in any unlisted student-athlete:

Carson Nielsen Carson Nielsen Carson Nielsen 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL Waterloo West | 2026 State IA , SR, Waterloo West - The Iowa commitment has been a dominant force on the Wahawk front for multiple seasons.

Dalton DeBoer Dalton DeBoer Dalton DeBoer 6'6" | 330 lbs | OL Waukee Northwest | 2026 State IA , SR, Northwest - A transfer from the Minnesota prep ranks, the Wake Forest commitment has solidified the line for the state's top 5A team.

Colin Whitters Colin Whitters Colin Whitters 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Iowa City West | 2026 State IA , SR, Iowa City West - Another Hawkeye pledge, Whitters is an physically imposing interior lineman with athleticism and agility.

Andrew Hine Andrew Hine Andrew Hine 6'4" | 270 lbs | OL Waukee | 2026 State IA , SR, Waukee - Hine will head to West Point next season after an impressive career with the Warriors as a multi-year starter.

Colt Schipper Colt Schipper Colt Schipper 6'4" | 260 lbs | OL Waukee | 2026 State IA , SR, Waukee - Has teamed up with Hine to give Waukee a sound offensive front for multiple campaigns. He's off to Northern Iowa next year.

Colton McClish Colton McClish Colton McClish 6'3" | 320 lbs | OL Johnston | 2026 State IA , SR, Johnston - The Dragons continue breathing fire despite graduation losses after 2024 in part because of the Northwest Missouri State commitment's impact in the OL.

Braylin Dieken-Keahey Braylin Dieken-Keahey Braylin Dieken-Keahey 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Ankeny Centennial | 2026 State IA , SR, Centennial - The South Dakota State commitment has been a impactful mainstay on the Jaguar front for years.

Cael Roberts Cael Roberts Cael Roberts 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL/DL Southeast Polk | 2026 State IA , SR, Southeast Polk - Roberts helped the Rams win a fourth 5A title in a row last season and is back leading the way in the pursuit for a five-peat.

Owen Liechti Owen Liechti 6'7" | 285 lbs | OL Ankeny | 2026 State IA , SR, Ankeny - A Columbia commitment, Liechti combines brains with a lot of brawn in anchoring the Hawk front.

Calan Peters Calan Peters Calan Peters 6'4" | 295 lbs | OL Okoboji | 2026 State IA , SR, Okoboji - Peters will head to the Air Force Academy next season after putting forth an impactful prep career.

Bryce Kock Bryce Kock Bryce Kock 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL West Lyon | 2026 State IA , SR, West Lyon - With options from which to choose, Kock chose the University of Sioux Falls as his future home after domination on the high school level.

Will Slagle Will Slagle 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Grinnell | 2027 State IA , JR, Grinnell - The highly-sought after junior has scholarship offers from an impressive list of colleges and a game that justifies the attention.

Reid Steger Reid Steger Reid Steger 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL/DL Kuemper Catholic | 2027 State IA , JR, Kuemper Catholic - Steger opened eyes with his performances on the college camp circuit during the summer and has followed it up with a fine prep season.

Carter Barrett Carter Barrett Carter Barrett 6'5" | 250 lbs | OL Dowling Catholic | 2028 State IA , SO, Dowling Catholic - After starting as a freshman at left tackle and landing offers from top colleges, Barrett has taken his play up a notch in 2025.

Hayden Shannon Hayden Shannon Hayden Shannon 6'4" | 265 lbs | OL PCM | 2028 State IA , SO, PCM - A memorable freshman year led to offers from Iowa State and Nebraska. Shannon hasn't slowed down since.

Evan Mitchell Evan Mitchell Evan Mitchell 6'3" | 245 lbs | OL/DL Dowling Catholic | 2028 State IA , SO, Dowling Catholic - After starting as a freshman for a Maroon team that reached The Dome, Mitchell has raised his level of play in 2025.

James Barnett James Barnett James Barnett 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL/OL Iowa City West | 2028 State IA , SO, Iowa City West - The son of University of Iowa offensive line coach George Barnett, James is a road grader on the interior of the front.

Declan Heying Declan Heying Declan Heying 6'6" | 270 lbs | OL Des Moines Christian | 2028 State IA , SO, Des Moines Christian - An athletic big man with a physical presence, Heying boasts offers from Iowa State and Nebraska already.

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