T.J. Hockenson

FILE - Florida Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Gainesville, Fla., in this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Kyle Pitts is arguably the most dynamic playmaker in the NFL draft, a versatile tight end who will try to impress league executives in person during Florida's pro day Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)

Pitts puts on show at Florida's pro day for NFL evaluators

By Mark Long Mar. 31, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

The Latest: Michigan State LB and OL opt out of season

By The Associated Press Aug. 08, 2020 01:39 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Michigan State linebacker Marcel...

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus take a selfie before the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The Latest: Lions place five players on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2020 01:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy, left, celebrates his touchdown reception with Iowa tight end Nate Wieting, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Iowa City. No. 19 Iowa's passing game has been lethal so far _ despite losing two first-round picks in tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant.(AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)

Stanley, Iowa shift passing attack from tight ends to WRs

By John Bohnenkamp Sep. 10, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a pass against Mississippi State during the second half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday,, in Tampa, Fla. Stanley threw for 52 touchdowns in his first two seasons as a starter, the most in school history, and he’s just 23 more scores away from passing Heisman Trophy runner-up Chuck Long for the No. 1 spot. And while Stanley has over 5,000 fewer yards passing than Long did, he’s within striking distance of Drew Tate for second on that list. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Iowa QB Nate Stanley approaching school records

By Luke Meredith Aug. 27, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

Iowa running backs Toren Young, from left, Mekhi Sargent and Ivory Kelly-Martin pose for a photo during the team's NCAA college football media day, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Des Moines Register via AP)

Iowa loaded for 2019 as brutal road schedule looms

By Luke Meredith Aug. 13, 2019 01:54 PM EDT

Iowa transfer Oliver Martin in limbo as season approaches

By Luke Meredith Aug. 09, 2019 05:13 PM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa fans spent years hoping to see native son Oliver Martin catching passes for the Hawkeyes. They'll eventually get their wish...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) catches a 15-yard touchdown pass ahead of Iowa State defensive back Evrett Edwards, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa knows it’ll have to revamp its tight-end focused offense in 2019 after losing two of the best in school history to the NFL. Brandon Smith and Imhir Smith-Marsette will likely be the major benefactors of T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant’s departures. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Iowa revamps passing game with Hockenson, Fant off to NFL

By Luke Meredith Apr. 16, 2019 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2018 file photos showing Iowa NCAA college football players T.J. Hockenson, Amani Hooker, Anthony Nelson and Noah Fant. The Hawkeyes announced on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, that T.J. Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, will join teammates Noah Fant, Anthony Nelson and Amani Hooker as early entrees in the draft. (AP Photo/File

Iowa looking to plug holes at TE, DL in the offseason

By Luke Meredith Jan. 17, 2019 05:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson catches a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hockenson is leaving school early for the NFL. The Hawkeyes announced on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, that Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, will join teammates Noah Fant, Anthony Nelson and Amani Hooker as early entrees in the draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Illinois at Iowa 10/7/2017

Jan. 14, 2019 01:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018, file photo, Iowa's T.J. Hockenson poses with the trophy after winning the John Mackey Award as top tight end in college football, in Atlanta. Hockenson is leaving school early for the NFL. The Hawkeyes announced on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, that Hockenson, a redshirt sophomore, will join teammates Noah Fant, Anthony Nelson and Amani Hooker as early entrees in the draft. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson leaving for the NFL draft

By Luke Meredith Jan. 14, 2019 11:56 AM EST

Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks at the scoreboard while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The Hawkeyes make their sixth Outback Bowl appearance Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, when they face No. 18 Mississippi State. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Back in Outback Bowl, Iowa is underdog vs Mississippi State

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2018 12:05 PM EST

Bulldogs face Iowa with shot at biggest bowl win in 8 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 11:28 AM EST
Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8-4), Tuesday, noon, Eastern (ESPN2) Line: Mississippi State by 7. Series Record: first...

In-state linemen highlight Iowa's 2019 signing class

Dec. 19, 2018 04:18 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa signed 20 players to national letters of intent Wednesday, a group headlined by instate linemen Ezra Miller of Holstein and Tyler Endres...

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses with the trophy after winning The Davey O'Brien Award for being the top quarterback in college football, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Latest: Tagovailoa leads Murray 2-1 in POY awards

Dec. 06, 2018 07:46 PM EST

Iowa's Hockenson wins Mackey Award as nation's top tight end

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2018 09:51 PM EST
Iowa's T.J. Hockenson is the Mackey Award winner as the best tight end in the country. The winner was announced Wednesday. Hockenson is the first...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

Outback Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 04:59 PM EST
No. 18 Mississippi State (9-3, SEC) vs Iowa (8-4, Big Ten), Jan. 1, 12 p.m. ET LOCATION: Tampa, Florida TOP PLAYERS ...