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Waterloo (Iowa) West four-star offensive tackle Carson Nielsen has committed to Iowa. He chose the in-state Hawkeyes while also holding offers from the likes of Kansas State, Iowa State, Nebraska, Missouri, Penn State and Tennessee. Nielsen is the No. 175 overall prospect and No. 15 OT in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 2 player in Iowa. On3 ranks Nielsen higher than other recruiting services. He checks in at No. 105 overall, No. 9 at his position and No. 1 in Iowa, according to…