Iowa’s chaos engine at tight end
Kittle was a difference-maker for Iowa in the 2016 season, finishing with 22 catches for 314 yards and 4 touchdowns, after producing 48 receptions, 737 yards, and 10 touchdowns across his Iowa career[2][3][14]. What made him special wasn’t just the numbers: he played with rare edge, physicality, and competitive fire, and he brought a block-first toughness that fit Iowa’s identity while still threatening defenses downfield. If you want a tight end who can punish tacklers, outwork people in the trenches, and bring some swagger to the huddle, Kittle is your guy[2][3].
