Carson Hansen

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Carson Hansen
Iowa State CyclonesNo. 26
Position Running back
ClassJunior
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career history
College
High school Lakeville South (Lakeville, Minnesota)

Carson Hansen is an American college football running back for the Iowa State Cyclones.

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High school career

Hansen attended Lakeville South High School in Lakeville, Minnesota. As a senior he recorded 1,908 total yards and 25 total touchdowns, being named the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year. [1] Hansen finished his high school career totaling 4,532 yards and 57 touchdowns, being named the Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year twice. [2] [3] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at Iowa State University over offers from Kansas State, Northwestern, and Wyoming. [4] [5]

College career

As a freshman in 2023, Hansen rushed 67 yards, while also tallying 11 receptions for 115 yards. [6] The following season, his role increased, as against West Virginia, he rushed for 96 yards three touchdowns. [7] In the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl he rushed for 82 yards and totaled three touchdowns, helping lead the Cyclones to a 42–41 victory over Miami. [8] Hansen finished the 2024 season, with 151 carries for 752 yards and 13 touchdowns. [8]

Statistics

YearTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPGSAttYdsAvgTDRecYdsAvgTD
2023 Iowa State 13022673.001111510.50
2024 Iowa State 1481517525.01313886.82
2025 Iowa State 1116714.402199.50
Career 2891898904.713262228.52

References

  1. Paulsen, Jim (November 29, 2022). "Carson Hansen of Lakeville South is Star Tribune Metro Football Player of the Year". www.startribune.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  2. "South's Hansen wins 2nd Gatorade football award". hometownsource.com. January 12, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  3. "Lakeville South High School student-athlete named Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year" (PDF). Gatorade.
  4. Hertel, Alyssa. "Iowa State football picks up commitment from 3-star athlete Carson Hansen". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  5. "Lakeville South running back Carson Hansen commits to Iowa State". Twin Cities. June 22, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  6. "Abu Sama and Carson Hansen form formidable 1-2 punch in Iowa State backfield". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  7. Martin, Gus. "Who is Carson Hansen? Iowa State football RB carries Cyclones run game vs West Virginia". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Hutchens, Ben (December 28, 2024). "5 takeaways from Iowa State vs Miami: Carson Hansen positions himself to be lead back in 2025". Daily Nonpareil. Retrieved December 31, 2024.