IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa fourth-year offensive lineman Kade Pieper has been named an Associated Press preseason first-team All-American, the announcement was made Tuesday by the AP.
Pieper has earned preseason first-team All-America recognition at center from Walter Camp, Sporting News, Athlon and Phil Steele, while also being named to the watch lists for the Outland Trophy, Rimington Trophy and Lombardi Award.
The Norfolk, Nebraska, native is coming off a breakout season where he earned Pro Football Focus first-team All-America and third-team All-Big Ten accolades. Pieper was a cornerstone of an Iowa offensive line that took home the prestigious Joe Moore Award in 2025.
Behind Pieper and the front five, the Hawkeyes outrushed their opponents in nine of 13 contests a year ago. Iowa’s protection unit allowed an average time-to-pressure of just 2.8 seconds, ranking fifth nationally.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. (CT).
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