Ames, Iowa — Tight end play has been a big part of the rise of the Iowa State football program and that position group figures to be strong once again.
Cyclone tight ends led the nation with 82 receptions a year ago and Charlie Kolar says with so many teams playing without a tight end on the field it gives them an advantage.
Kolar says Matt Campbell’s use of the tight end was a big factor in him coming to ISU.
Iowa State will open the season ranked seventh and Kolar believes the Cyclones have the right amount of confidence.
Senior Chase Allen says the use of tight ends helps the offense use multiple looks.
Allen says the tight ends need to be versatile in there play.
Allen says the tight ends also have to be good in the run game.
ISU opens September fourth at home against UNI.
