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Iowa's DJ Vonnahme Bears Striking Similarities to a College Football Tight End Great DJ Vonnahme has to build upon last year, but the intangibles he has mirror a recent tight end great and are giving him the chance.

AUGUST 21 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Top Five Opposing Tight Ends Wisconsin Will Face in 2026 DJ Vonnahme could be the next great Iowa tight end and pose a major challenge for Wisconsin in Week 9.

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Explodes vs. Commodores Vonnahme hauled in all seven targets for 146 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 34-27 win over Vanderbilt.

Impact Vonnahme had been a solid receiving threat for Iowa all season, but he was never as involved as he was in the ReliaQuest Bowl win over Vanderbilt. The tight end continued his end-of-year hot streak and surpassed 100 yards for the first time in his career. It was a strong performance to close out the season, one that should position him well to run it back as the Hawkeyes' starting tight end next fall.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa holds off Vanderbilt's comeback bid for 34-27 victory in the ReliaQuest Bowl

Mark Gronowski threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Iowa to a 34-27 win over No. 13 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Season-best day in blowout Vonnahme tallied three receptions (on four targets) for 91 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 40-16 victory versus Nebraska.

Impact Vonnahme saved the best for last in 2025, catching three passes for a season-high 91 yards while recording his second touchdown of the year. The 6-foot-4 tight end connected with quarterback Mark Gronowski on a 35-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, giving the Hawkeyes their first touchdown of the day. Vonnahme finished the regular season with 22 receptions for 288 yards and two scores on the year. He will have one final opportunity to make an impact in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Oregon Vonnahme totaled two receptions (on four targets) for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 18-16 defeat versus Oregon.

Impact Vonnahme was taken off Iowa's injury report just before Saturday's contest and made the most of his opportunity, catching two passes for a career-high 43 yards and his first touchdown at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-4 tight end found the end zone on a three-yard strike from quarterback Mark Gronowski in the second quarter, getting the Hawkeyes on the board for the day. He will hope to build off his performance against the Ducks in a road battle against USC on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Vonnahme is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Oregon.

Impact Vonnahme, who missed Week 9 due to an undisclosed injury, is now off the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest. Prior to his injury he caught 10 passes (on 16 targets) for 64 yards, so he's not expected to make a major impact in the ranked contest.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Vonnahme (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's win over Minnesota.

Impact Vonnahme was seen warming up but ultimately must not have felt well enough to play at his best after exiting early last week. He'll have a bye week coming up to get healthy before the team hosts Oregon on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Vonnahme (undisclosed) has been seen warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Minnesota, Eliot Clough of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Vonnahme, who is listed as questionable for the contest, is active during early warmups for the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-4 redshirt freshman has appeared in all seven games this season, totaling 10 receptions for 64 yards. Vonnahme's status will continue to be monitored leading up to kickoff.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Saturday Vonnahme (arm) could play against Minnesota on Saturday but his status remains in question, per Madison Hricik of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Impact Vonnahme has found ways to contribute to Iowa's anemic passing game, reeling in 10 catches for 64 yards this season. With fellow tight end Addison Ostrenga (achilles) recently announced to be out for the year, Vonnahme could earn even more opportunites -- if he can stay on the field, that is. We'll likely know more about his status when Iowa's availability report drops two hours before kickoff against the Gophers. It appears to be an arm injury for Vonnahme, as his arm was reportedly spotted in a sling.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE