Big-frame Cyclone lineman with rare versatility
Carson Rhodes is a 6-foot-8, 310-pound redshirt freshman offensive lineman for Iowa State in the 2025 season who brings unusual athletic background and positional versatility, having been recruited as a tight end and even handling emergency kickoff duties in game action. He was a three-star recruit and the No. 16 player in Iowa, with high-school experience as a pass-catcher, punter, and multi-sport athlete, which hints at feel and coordination beyond the typical mauler profile. For a team, the appeal is clear: massive size, developmental upside, and a competitor willing to do the awkward jobs too.
