Is Carson Hansen starting?
Carson Hansen is the projected starter at RB for Penn State Nittany Lions.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Lakeville South, ranked #958 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 950 rushing yards, 6 rush TD. That's 42% of the team's production at his spot and 92th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #21
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Transfer
- Iowa State
Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| — | 950 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8656
- National Rank
- #958
- High School
- Lakeville South
- Hometown
- Lakeville, MN
Why this rating?
On a 89-rated offense; 92th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.94 for competition level) put them +4 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Penn State Nittany Lions
- 12191Carson HansenStarter
- 22382James Peoples
- 32566Quinton Martin Jr.
- 42658Cam Wallace
- 52955D'Antae Sheffey
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.