Unsurprisingly, Iowa’s two rookie first-round picks are drawing the most attention among ex-Hawkeyes as we reach the end of training camp.
Noah Fant caught two passes for 14 yards in Denver’s loss at Seattle. Mounting injuries at tight end for the Broncos mean that more pressure is on Fant to contribute immediately, according to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold. Offensive coordinator Jeff Scangarello says Fant’s picking things up quickly.
“It’s not just learning the offense; it’s also him learning the nuances of the things that we know he’ll excel at,” Scangarello said. “He really has shown to be a quick learner.