Tight end has always been a strength of the Iowa offense and next season will be no different. Junior Addison Ostrenga had 31 receptions last season for 192 yards and joins senior Luke Lachey, who suffered a season ending ankle injury in week three after compiling 10 catches for 131 yards. Lachey turned down a chance to enter the NFL Draft to return for his final season. Ostrenga says the tight end room is deep.

Ostrenga says summer drills have been a good time to work on the new offense under coordinator Tim Lester.

Ostrenga had thumb surgery in the spring but says he is ready for fall camp.

The Hawkeyes open the season at home on August 31st against Illinois State.