Carson Robbins, a 6'0" wide receiver from Altoona, Iowa, prepped at Southeast Polk High School, where he earned first-team All-State honors as a returner in 2023. In his senior season, he caught 50 passes for 928 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 18.6 yards per reception. He also returned punts, averaging 18.4 yards per return with one score. Robbins redshirted in 2024 before appearing in nine games on special teams during the 2025 season. A chemical engineering major, he returns for the Cyclones in 2026.