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| Iowa junior tight end Noah Fant announced today via social media that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2019 NFL draft. Fant also announced that he is leaving the program and will not play in the Hawkeyes yet to be determined bowl game. Photo courtesy of the University of Iowa. |
“We are disappointed Noah will not be finishing the season with his teammates,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “He is a tremendous athlete and we wish him the best as he pursues his goal of playing in the NFL.”
Fant met with Ferentz on Wednesday to discuss and share his future plans.
“Thank you, coach Ferentz and coach Doyle for the opportunity and honor to represent the black and gold -- for helping me grow physically and mentally -- more than I thought possible,” said Fant, in a message written to Hawkeye Nation.
The Omaha, Nebraska, native has been a productive player for the Hawkeyes and was a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award. In 2018, he totaled 39 receptions for 519 yards and a team-leading seven touchdown receptions.
Fant has 1,083 career receiving yards and 19 career touchdown catches– the most by an Iowa tight end and third-best among Big Ten tight ends. Fant this week was named first-team All-Big Ten by league coaches.
Iowa (8-4) is bowl eligible for the 17th time in the last 18 seasons. Iowa’s bowl destination and an opponent will be announced Sunday.
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