DJ Vonnahme -- the next great IOWA Tight End?

[Franisdaman]

RS Freshman. 6'4", 240 lbs, Carroll Kuemper High School

Today he had 4 catches for 59 yds (long of 32).

DJ Vonnahme - Football 2026-27

DJ Vonnahme - Football 2026-27

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[eyesofhawk]

Yes

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

From last week:

 

[IA79Cam]

He's slow

 

[Moral]

I'm a fan.

He's slow

You're slow.

 

[2D]

He's looked very capable for such a young guy. Looking forward to see how he develops.

 

[eyesofhawk]

He's slow

Lol. Not at all

 

[DBHawkSoCal]

It would be nice to throw to our TE down the field or seam routes

all TE routes are check downs. His 30 yard was a busted coverage. LOS pass and his credit, he showed some wheels

 

[hawkandroll]

It would be nice to throw to our TE down the field or seam routes

all TE routes are check downs. His 30 yard was a busted coverage. LOS pass and his credit, he showed some wheels

Too sexy

 

[IA79Cam]

I'm a fan.



You're slow.

Ohhh, good one

 

[DuddyB]

He's slow

Compared to Fant, Hockenson and LaPorta you’re correct.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

Tight End U, babyyyyy!!!

His bowl performance is likely a sign of things to come this upcoming season.

Check this out & watch:

 

[doughuddl2_rivals]

RS Freshman. 6'4", 240 lbs, Carroll Kuemper High School

Today he had 4 catches for 59 yds (long of 32).

DJ Vonnahme - Football 2026-27

DJ Vonnahme - Football 2026-27

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Don't know for sure, need to get Iowa coleslaws take.

 

[Tsawvell55]

He's slow

Hey Anon just when my hemroids relax you flare up again.

 

[IA79Cam]

Hey Anon just when my hemroids relax you flare up again.

He is slow. Good receiver, good route runner, good blocker. Im not lying when I say he. Is. Slow.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Tight End U, babyyyyy!!!

His bowl performance is likely a sign of things to come this upcoming season.

Check this out & watch:

He torched the Huskers too.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

He is slow. Good receiver, good route runner, good blocker. Im not lying when I say he. Is. Slow.

Hows come the defenders can't keep up with him. They stupid or something?

 

[HawkInDenver]

Obviously! He is already a great TE. I love having him on the team.
I will be shocked if we keep him at Iowa for another 3 years. He is NFL bound!

 

[Palmerhawk]

He is slow. Good receiver, good route runner, good blocker. Im not lying when I say he. Is. Slow.

Laporta and hockensen are not speed merchants either.
He gets open...and catches the ball ...all that matters.

 

[r_desihawk]

the last two guys (Lachey and Ostrenga) who got talked up before the season both got KOed and rendered largely inconsequential, so i'm just keeping my fingers crossed at this point

 

[Franisdaman]

cocky kid!

 

[WeBeHerkin]

cocky kid!

They should play that first part on the big board in Kinnick

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Katan]

the last two guys (Lachey and Ostrenga) who got talked up before the season both got KOed and rendered largely inconsequential, so i'm just keeping my fingers crossed at this point

Ostrenga is still on the roster and looked good before the injury. Not sure why he's been written off. As a mostly Carroll County kid a long time ago, I'm all for Vonnahme being successful.

 

[chuck285]

Compared to Fant, Hockenson and LaPorta you’re correct.

How about that guy who plays for SF?

 

[Franisdaman]

DJ gets a shout out here:

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[WeBeHerkin]

And fending off the college ladies

 

[HawkInDenver]

Vonnhame has shown promise since he first hit the field and has only gotten better. I'm looking forward to having him be the next great TE at Iowa.

 

[BunchofAholes]

Why is there a "?" on this thread title?

 

[Franisdaman]

Love Lester's NFL connections.

 

[2D]

I think DJ will be a huge part of the passing game this year. He'll be like a safety valve in case someone isn't open. He's shown that he's got some moves, I always think about that route he ran for the first TD against little red. Ran it perfectly. With Lester stressing his desire to improve the pass, I think DJ will be critical to its success.

 

[Franisdaman]

Today DJ was named to the Mackey Award watch list.

This award goes to the nation's top tight end.

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[HawkInDenver]

Today DJ was named to the Mackey Award watch list.

This award goes to the nation's top tight end.

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He should be on this list. I hope he has a great year!!

 

[Franisdaman]

He should be on this list. I hope he has a great year!!

it will be interesting to see what our passing game looks like

i just wish we had a sure starter at QB

 

[Ripcord]

it will be interesting to see what our passing game looks like

i just wish we had a sure starter at QB

very true. we are all waiting with baited breath on the QB situation.

I cannot think of a more succinct way of stating it than to quote Socrates: "Nobody knows anything."

 

[Franisdaman]

very true. we are all waiting with baited breath on the QB situation.

I cannot think of a more succinct way of stating it than to quote Socrates: "Nobody knows anything."

DJ looked GREAT on Saturday/Kid's Day.