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WILLIAM CLAUSEN
Class of 2027 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Prairie High School
Football: Offensive / Defensive Line (OT / OG)
6’ 5-1/2” /285 lbs / 305 Bench / 500 Squat / 250 Clean (end of football season)
Multi-Sport Athlete: Football • Wrestling • Track & Field • Show Choir
GPA: 4.0
NCAA ID: 2310136666
Phone: 319-777-1267 | Email: williamkclausen@gmail.com
COLLEGE FOOTBALL OFFERS
● North Dakota State University (FBS-MWC)
● University of South Dakota (FCS-MVC)
● Northern Illinois University (FBS-MWC)
● Lindenwood University (FCS-OVC)
● Princeton University (FCS-Ivy)
● Cornell University (FCS-Ivy)
● University of North Dakota (FCS-MVC)
● Oklahoma State University (FBS-Big 12)
● Baylor University (FBS-Big 12)
● University of Pennsylvania (FCS-Ivy)
● Harvard University (FCS-Ivy)
● Colgate University (FCS-Patriot)
● Florida Atlantic University (FBS-AAC)
● University of South Florida (FBS-AAC)
● University of Connecticut (FBS-Independent)
● University of Minnesota (FBS-Big10)
● Miami of Ohio (FBS-MAC)
● Army (FBS-AAC)
ATHLETIC HONORS & GAME AWARDS
● 2026 IWCOA Academic All-State
● 2026 Iowa 3A Wrestling 1st Team All-MVC
● 2026 Iowa 3A Wrestling Honorable Mention All-District
● 2026 Iowa 3A Wrestling District 8 Champion
● 2026 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament Qualifier – 285 lbs (3A)
● 2026 Prairie Hight School Human Performance Spotlight Award 1/21/26
● 2026 Wrestler of the Meet Award vs Washington High School 1/15/2026
● 2026 Two-time Iowa State Team Regional Duals Qualifier 2025/2026
● 2025 Wrestling Mental Edge Award MVP 12/29/25
● 2025 Prairie High School Lineman of the Year
● 2025 5A 1st Team All-District Offensive Line – Iowa District 5
● 2025 1st Team All-Metro Offensive Line
● 2025 Offensive Player of the Game – Prairie HS vs. Dubuque Hempstead
● 2025 Lineman of the Game – Prairie HS vs. Bettendorf
● 5x Lineman of the Game / Pancake Award Winner – Benton Community
● 2025 Varsity Playoff Qualifier – Prairie High School (5A)
● 2025 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament Qualifier – 285 lbs (2A)
● 2025 Iowa 2A Wresting District 5 runner up (Benton Community)
● 2025 Most Improved Wrestler Award (Benton Community)
● 2024 Varsity Playoff Qualifier – Benton Community (3A)
● 2024 Bobcat Award (Benton Community Varsity Wrestling)
VARSITY LETTERS
● Football – Prairie High School (1 Varsity Letter)
● Football – Benton Community (1 Varsity Letter)
● Wrestling – Benton Community (2 Varsity Letters)
● Track & Field – Benton Community (2 Varsity Letters)
PLAYER PROFILE
Prototype-sized offensive lineman with elite length, strength, and physical presence. Plays
primarily at offensive tackle and guard with experience on the defensive line. Explosive off
the snap with heavy hands, strong leverage, and a finishing mentality. Consistently
recognized for game-impacting performance through lineman and pancake awards. Highly
competitive, coachable, and thrives in high-level competition.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Football – Offensive & Defensive Line
• Two-year varsity contributor at Prairie High School (5A) and Benton Community (3A)
• Experience in multiple offensive and defensive schemes
• Strong pass protection, run blocking, and interior defensive play
• Recognized for consistency, effort, and physical dominance
Wrestling
• Competed since 7th grade
• Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament qualifier at 285 lbs (Sophomore season)
• Two-time varsity letter winner
• Developed leverage, balance, hand strength, conditioning, and mental toughness
Track & Field
• Shot Put and Discus
• Two-time varsity letter winner
Performing Arts / Show Choir
• 2x IHSMA 1st Division Vocal Solo ratings
• Prairie High School’s premier show choir, The Ambassadors (2025–26)/7+years dance
experience.
ACADEMICS & CAREER INTERESTS
High-achieving student with a 4.0 GPA and excellent attendance record. Intended area of
study: Mass Communication, Media, or Journalism.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Metro Youth Football Association – Volunteer
• Iowa Gridiron Elite – Youth Football Development
• St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids
RECRUITING LINKS
Rivals / On3 Profile:
https://www.on3.com/rivals/will-clausen-260540/
Hudl – Prairie HS Varsity Junior Season (2025):
https://www.hudl.com/profile/26617551/Will-Clausen
Hudl – Benton Community Varsity Sophomore Season (2024):
https://vi.hudl.com/p-
highlights/User/17041911/67292ea6a97ad782a1420357/8cb65cca_720.mp4?v=E87D5D
E6D9DDDD08
2025 Full Season Highlights
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SJ9S7g8kVagxdR3PwnUVdmr6I_yl5AyY?usp=sha
ring
REFERENCES
Head Football Coach – Prairie HS: Kyle Knock | 319-431-5319
Assistant Football Coach – Prairie HS: Ty Schweiger | 319-936-9106
Personal Trainer – The Strength U: JC Moreau | 319-480-5227
High School Counselor – Prairie HS: Angela Amunson | 319-848-5340 Ext 2056

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