Here are the 13 Iowa football tight ends selected in the NFL …
WEBMay 5, 2023 · With that, here are the 13 Iowa tight ends drafted in the Ferentz era. Names are listed in chronological order. 1. Austin Wheatley, 2000 (5th round, No. 158 overall to the New Orleans Saints) Wheatley was on Ferentz's first Iowa team in 1999, hauling in nine catches for 103 yards amid a 1-10 season. Across three college campaigns (1997-99 ...
What is 'Tight End U'? George Kittle headlines Iowa tight ends, 'Tight …
WEBFeb 11, 2024 · Tight End U is the name given to Iowa for its success in breeding NFL tight ends, with George Kittle, Sam LaPorta, T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant all serving as NFL starters this season.
Iowa football 2024 winter position breakdown: Tight ends
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Iowa signed two tight ends — Gavin Hoffman from Leawood, Kan., and Michael Burt from Omaha, Neb. — in its 2024 recruiting class. Hoffman has a four-star rating from 247Sports, and Burt has...
Iowa football: Greatest tight ends in Hawkeyes history
WEBDec 7, 2018 · Tight end T.J. Hockenson, left, is Iowa's team leader in receiving yards (287). Tight end Noah Fant, right, is Iowa's leader in receptions (19) and touchdowns (five). The pair has combined for 37 catches for 483 yards and seven receiving touchdowns.
From Tight End University to the NFL: An Iowa Football Tradition
WEBAug 15, 2023 · Iowa’s renown as a tight end factory isn’t just a modern-day phenomenon. In the 1980s, future NFL players Jonathan Hayes (86BGS) and Marv Cook (90BBA) thrived in former coach Hayden Fry ’s unique system that featured standing tight ends.
Sam LaPorta – University of Iowa Athletics
WEB2021 – – Started at tight end in 34-6 win over #17 Indiana . . . led team with five receptions for career-best 83 yards vs. Hoosiers, with a long of 24 yards . . . saw action in 27-17 win at #9 Iowa State . . . one reception for 21 yards at ISU . . . started at tight end in 30-7 win over Kent State as offense rushed for 206 yards and gained ...
Iowa Football: 2023 Positional breakdown of the Hawkeyes’ tight ends
WEBAug 20, 2023 · Through college acclaim and professional success, Iowa has dominated the tight end position like no other. That trend does not look likely to end in 2023 one bit. Here is a breakdown of the...
Sam LaPorta - Wikipedia
WEBSamuel Joseph LaPorta (born January 12, 2001) is an American professional football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was named the Big Ten Tight End of the Year in 2022.
Iowa, Tight End U? It’s like World’s Largest Truck Stop of college football
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Yes, Iowa is Tight End U. Its two top pass-catchers this season are tight ends Erick All and Luke Lachey, and Lachey played in just the first three games. Hawkeye tight ends have 36 receptions to...
2022 Iowa Hawkeyes Position Previews: Tight Ends - Black Heart …
WEBJul 19, 2022 · Iowa football is at its best when tight ends are involved. With our suspect quarterback play, I’d love to see the Hawks utilize two tight end sets, downhill running, and play action.