Thomas Meyer

[JerseyCityHawk]

Sounds like he’s turning some heads …

Iowa football raves about second-year TE Thomas Meyer

The future looks to be bright for young Iowa football tight end Thomas Meyer.

hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com

 

[nu2u]

Here is a 247 recruiting profile from 2024:

Unverified size believed to be hovering around 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. Owns a developmentally friendly frame that should be able to quickly stack weight in a collegiate strength and conditioning program while retaining the athletic traits that make him a Top247 prospect. Two-time All-State selection on the defensive line but likely a higher ceiling on the offensive side of the ball at tight end. Routinely makes spectacular leaping grabs where he uses his All-Conference basketball background to snatch the ball out of the air at its highest point. Showcases promising movement ability in the open field and can make opposing defenders whiff on tackles with his agility and cut-stacking prowess or by finishing catches with physicality to gain extra yards. One of the better jumbo pass-catchers early in the 2025 recruiting cycle at hauling in contested catches in traffic. Primarily lines up as an attached in-line tight end at the high school level and made a jump from his sophomore to junior season as a blocker. Promising movement skills translate as a blocker in space and improved significantly as a junior when it comes to hand placement on both sides of the ball. Should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Five level with serious long-term NFL Draft upside.

 

[T. Kimball]

May end up being the largest tightend we've put out in years.

 

[The Big Z]

Here is a 247 recruiting profile from 2024:

Unverified size believed to be hovering around 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. Owns a developmentally friendly frame that should be able to quickly stack weight in a collegiate strength and conditioning program while retaining the athletic traits that make him a Top247 prospect. Two-time All-State selection on the defensive line but likely a higher ceiling on the offensive side of the ball at tight end. Routinely makes spectacular leaping grabs where he uses his All-Conference basketball background to snatch the ball out of the air at its highest point. Showcases promising movement ability in the open field and can make opposing defenders whiff on tackles with his agility and cut-stacking prowess or by finishing catches with physicality to gain extra yards. One of the better jumbo pass-catchers early in the 2025 recruiting cycle at hauling in contested catches in traffic. Primarily lines up as an attached in-line tight end at the high school level and made a jump from his sophomore to junior season as a blocker. Promising movement skills translate as a blocker in space and improved significantly as a junior when it comes to hand placement on both sides of the ball. Should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Five level with serious long-term NFL Draft upside.

Another athlete. Love it!

 

[IACub]

May end up being the largest tightend we've put out in years.

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[UIAlumFireFighter]

May end up being the largest tightend we've put out in years.

Nah, hasn’t been that long. Lachey was 6’6” 240+

Several others.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

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YEP

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Sounds like he’s turning some heads …

Iowa football raves about second-year TE Thomas Meyer

The future looks to be bright for young Iowa football tight end Thomas Meyer.

hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com

After limited to 4 games he saw field some during bowl game and one of the young players mentioned who was impressing the staff during bowl prep.

with Vonnahme, Ostenega back from injury and another guy like ortwerth the TE room is stacked.

 

[r_desihawk]

May end up being the largest tightend we've put out in years.

it's been a long long while but cjfed was easily the largest (overall height+weight) TE i have seen at iowa ...he looked like a OL

 

[squeezebox_1]

Meyer has a clear path next year after DJ goes in the first three rounds this year.

 

[PinkShizzle]

it's been a long long while but cjfed was easily the largest (overall height+weight) TE i have seen at iowa ...he looked like a OL

Yup. CJFed was listed at 6'7" (at the combine he was closer to 6'5") and was 265. That's a big boy.
Lachey was 6'6" and 247.

 

[T. Kimball]

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The WUW's said Meyer's dad approached their table and that the dad was a behemoth. Hence my speculation of his future size. Yes CJ Fed was impressive in size when he came in, Meyer is currently smaller fo sho.

 

[Grayhair1981]

Yup. CJFed was listed at 6'7" (at the combine he was closer to 6'5") and was 265. That's a big boy.
Lachey was 6'6" and 247.

I remember how excited I was when CJ Fed switched from Illinois to the good guys. He never really lit it up for the Hawks but his last two years were during the beginning of the GDGD era. He was starting to become a solid NFL starter before concussions ended his career.

 

[93hawkeye]

CJ Barkema was listed as a TE a long time ago. 6'8" 270 ish.

 

[85Bears]

Meyer has a clear path next year after DJ goes in the first three rounds this year.

Probably right, I’d like to see a lot of two tight end sets this year with DJ and Meyer

 

[Burghawk87]

The WUW's said Meyer's dad approached their table and that the dad was a behemoth. Hence my speculation of his future size. Yes CJ Fed was impressive in size when he came in, Meyer is currently smaller fo sho.

He's taller than Thomas by a couple inches and his uncle is also roughly the same size. Not unheard of to add height yet, he's only 19. But regardless he has a good head on his shoulders and a good family around him. And the best place to be if you want to play tight end at the next level.