Owen Linder is an offensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes standing 6'6" and weighing 294 pounds. The Chanhassen, Minnesota native was a three-year letterwinner in high school, where he started a school-record 38 games. As a senior, he earned first-team all-state honors, Conference Lineman of the Year, and was a Minnesota Mr. Football finalist while serving as team captain. His high school teams won a state championship in 2023, reached the runner-up finish in 2025, and the state semifinal in 2024, posting a 32-6 record. Linder was a three-star recruit in the 2026 class and is currently on the roster as a returning player.

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