Iowa senior tight end George Kittle is garnering preseason recognition. Kittle has been named to the watch list for the John Mackey Award, which was established in 2000, and is awarded annually to the most outstanding Tight End in FBS college football. 

The native of Norman, Oklahoma had a breakout Junior season, with 20 catches for 290-yards. He also led the Hawkeyes with six touchdown receptions. Kittles’ performance earned him honorable mention All American status from S-I. dot com.

Iowa has had one winner of the Mackey Award. That was Dallas Clark in 2002.

(Radio Iowa)