Iowa tight ends coach praises Thomas Meyer's potential ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
At Iowa's media day on August 16, tight ends coach Abdul Hodge highlighted Thomas Meyer as a standout among his peers. Hodge described Meyer as the most advanced freshman he has encountered, noted his impressive athleticism and strong understanding of the system. Meyer will compete for playing time behind starter DJ Vonnahme alongside veterans Addison Ostrenga and Zach Ortwerth. His performance in practice has generated optimism about his contributions in the upcoming 2026 season.
- •Abdul Hodge calls Thomas Meyer highly advanced for a second-year player.
- •Meyer has a strong athletic background as a multi-sport athlete.
- •He is expected to compete for snaps behind starter DJ Vonnahme.
- •Meyer’s performance may enhance Iowa's offensive strategy this season.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa football raves about second-year TE Thomas Meyer
"The future looks to be bright for young Iowa football tight end Thomas Meyer.
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