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

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.