Blaine Sandquist brings size, local pedigree, and long-term upside to Iowa State’s offensive line
Sandquist is a 6-foot-5, 260-pound freshman offensive lineman from Ankeny Centennial who redshirted in 2024, so his value right now is developmental rather than box-score driven. His best differentiators are frame, local-state talent pedigree, and proven high-school production: he helped push his team to the Class 5A semifinals, earned second-team all-district honors in 2023, and paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher. For a team, he looks like a patient, power-build project with upside if he adds mass and refines technique.
