Iowa football OL Kade Pieper named preseason Walter Camp first-team All-American
It’s been quite the offseason for Iowa junior offensive lineman Kade Pieper.
It started with reports that he would be sliding over to center, which seems to be the case now. The Hawkeyes lost Rimington Award winner Logan Jones to the NFL. Pieper will try to fill those shoes in 2026. The Norfolk, Neb., native’s offseason has continued with tons of preseason hype and accolades.
A few weeks ago, Pieper was named a preseason first-team All-American by Phil Steele. Last week, Athlon Sports gave him preseason first-team All-American honors. And, on Tuesday, another outlet awarded Pieper a preseason accolade.
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive lineman was named a preseason Walter Camp first-team All-American. Walter Camp is the nation’s oldest college football All-America team and a prestigious honor for Pieper.
University of Iowa fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named a 2026 Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American, per release.
— Brad Schultz (@BradMSchultz) June 30, 2026
Pieper could be in first-round pick discussions after this season if he puts together another strong year. The Hawkeyes have had a lot of success putting centers into the NFL recently. James Daniels, Tyler Linderbaum, and Jones were all drafted in the last decade. Pieper looks set to continue that lineage.
Before that happens, he will be the linchpin of Iowa‘s offensive line in 2026. Pieper will be calling the protections and shifts from the center position for the first time. The offensive line is looking to repeat as Joe Moore Award winners, and they certainly have the talent to do so. Pieper is right at the center of it all, looking to lead a younger group to success.
Kirk Ferentz has produced elite offensive linemen at Iowa for over 25 years. Pieper is the latest success story and should be primed for a huge 2026 season.
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