George Kittle. T.J. Hockenson. Noah Fant. Sam LaPorta. Dallas Clark. Tony Moeaki. C.J. Fiedorowicz. All NFL tight ends that the Iowa Hawkeyes have produced year after year that have gone on to have successful professional careers.
But, ESPN has snubbed the Hawkeyes from the crown of “Tight End U” in its Position U rankings. A bit curious to say the least. Few schools produce as consistently as Iowa does at the tight end position. To call this debatable decision-making by ESPN would be nice.
Nonetheless, Iowa has proven its ability to develop talent on both sides of the football time and time again. The Hawkeyes do find themselves among some of the top-10 teams at multiple other positions. Admittedly, there are some additional snubs by ESPN, but that is their mistake.
Have a look at where the Hawkeyes have flexed their muscles among some of the best programs at developing talent.