Carson Hansen

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Carson Hansen
Iowa State Cyclones–No. 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.


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