Rivals · 2023 Class · QB · Lincoln Kienholz

LouisvilleLouisville CardinalsEnrolled · 1/3/2026

LincolnKienholz

Pierre, SDT.F. Riggs

Jersey

Pos

HT / WT

6-2 / 182.5

Class

NIL Valuation

$2M

On3 College Rating

89.00

College Rankings: Natl—QB#43

Transfer Rating

90.85

Portal Rankings: Natl#156 QB#19

Experience: 2026 – present
Year: Senior
Age: —

Recruiting: Rivals Industry

91.99

On3

NATL: #119
POS: #10
ST: #1

Rivals

5.8

NATL: #233
POS: #6
ST: —

ESPN

NATL: —
POS: #13
ST: #1

247

NATL: #137
POS: #10
ST: #1

The Journey

Class of 2023

Louisville Cardinals

Cardinals

ENROLLED

Ohio State Buckeyes

2023 – 2025

TRANSFER

T.F. Riggs

2021 – 2021

HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

Joe Burrow

QB / 6-4 / 221

LSU · HS Class of 2015

2020 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 1

It's a lofty comparison, but Lincoln Kienholz's play style, athletic background and absolutely gaudy production against less-than-stellar high school competition reminds us of Joe Burrow. Both were highly accomplished high school athletes (all-state in multiple sports) with the best production among quarterbacks in their respective cycles. Like Burrow, Kienholz shows feel for the game, downfield accuracy, pocket presence and overall competitiveness. Both also played some defensive back for their high school teams. Burrow looked to be a bit taller and heavier than Kienholz at the same stage. Kienholz is a twitcher athlete with above-the-rim bounce on the hardwood.

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Scouting Report

Approved · Sep 22, 2022

Lincoln Kienholz

Scouted byCharles Power

QB2023 · Football

Prolific, accurate passer with a strong multi-sport background and athletic profile. Has unverified height and weight - listed at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds but looks to be shorter. One of the best high school athletes to come out of South Dakota in recent memory. A two-time state champion quarterback and all-state performer in three sports - football, basketball and baseball. Among the more productive quarterbacks in the 2023 cycle. Passed for 3,359 yards and 37 touchdowns against 6 interceptions and rushed for 1,165 yards and 12 more scores as a junior. Off to an even faster start as a senior. Shows…