Noah Fant Scouting Report
By: Alex Khvatov
Height: 6’4
Weight: 249
Position: TE
College: Iowa
Number: 87
Strengths
Dangerous target in the open field, picks up yards after the catch
Can stretch the field vertically
Tracks the ball well over his shoulder
Versatile, they will line him up all over the field
Outstanding athlete (tested off the charts at the Scouting Combine)
Willing blocker
Excels on crossing routes, deep crossers and quick outs
Outstanding leaping ability
Has a good success rate on contested catches
Will make catches in traffic
Great speed
Nightmare in the red-zone
Good body control
Weaknesses
Has to use his body better to shield the defenders away from the ball
Inconsistent blocker, needs to improve his first step and sustain his blocks better, late out of his stance
Struggles getting into his routes when DB’s and LB’s challenge him at the line
Needs to be quicker in and out of his breaks
Has to do a better job finding holes in zone coverage
Drops are an issue
Other Notes
School’s all-time TD leader at the TE position
Led all TE’s in YPC as a sophomore
Ran track in high school (sprints, high jump, triple jump) and played basketball
Overview
His physical tools are off the charts. He should be the second TE selected in this draft behind his teammate T.J. Hockenson. He projects as a first round pick.
