Noah Fant
American football player (born 1997)
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Noah Fant (born November 20, 1997) is an American professional football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.
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Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Fant in 2022 | |||||||||
| No. 87 – New Orleans Saints | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||
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| Born | November 20, 1997 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Omaha South | ||||||||
| College | Iowa (2016–2018) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2019: 1st round, 20th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
Before his high school years, Fant attended Morton Magnet Middle School and played football for them. Later, Fant attended and played high school football first at Omaha Burke High School before transferring to Omaha South High School, where he set the record in the state, with 86 receptions and 1,700 receiving yards on top of that 15 touchdowns.[1]
College career
During his sophomore season at the University of Iowa, Fant tied the national record for touchdowns by tight ends with 11, and led the nation in yards per catch, averaging 16.5.[2] Fant's 11 touchdown receptions set a school record for touchdown catches by a tight end.[3] Fant's efforts garnered him Third-team All-Big Ten Conference honors for the 2017 season. Prior to the 2018 season, Fant was named a preseason All American.[4]
On November 30, 2018, Fant announced that he was declaring for the 2019 NFL draft.[5]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 4+1⁄8 in (1.93 m) | 249 lb (113 kg) | 33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.50 s | 1.55 s | 2.61 s | 4.22 s | 6.81 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) | 10 ft 7 in (3.23 m) | 20 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[6][7][8] | ||||||||||||
Denver Broncos
2019
Fant was selected 20th overall by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.[9] The Broncos acquired the pick after trading down from their 10th overall selection. Fant made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders. In the game, Fant made two catches for 29 yards and rushed one time for -5 yards in the 24–16 loss.[10] In Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fant caught two passes for 31 yards and his first career touchdown in the 26–24 loss.[11] During Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns, Fant finished with three catches for 115 receiving yards, including a 75-yard touchdown as the Broncos won 24–19.[12] During Week 14 against the Houston Texans, Fant finished with four catches for 113 yards and a touchdown as the Broncos won 38–24.[13] Overall, he finished his rookie season with 40 receptions for 562 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[14] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[15]
2020
In Week 1 of the 2020 season against the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football, Fant caught 5 passes for 81 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season during the 16–14 loss.[16] In a Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fant caught four passes for 57 yards, a touchdown and a two point conversion during the 26–21 loss.[17] Fant finished the 2020 regular season with 62 receptions for 673 yards and 3 receiving touchdowns, improving upon his rookie season.[18]
2021
In Week 6 of the 2021 season against the Las Vegas Raiders, Fant caught 9 passes for 97 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 34–24 loss. In Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Fant caught 6 passes for 92 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 34–13 loss. Fant finished the 2021 regular season with 68 receptions for 670 yards and a career high 4 receiving touchdowns.[19]
Seattle Seahawks
2022
On March 16, 2022, Fant was traded to the Seattle Seahawks along with two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, and defensive lineman Shelby Harris in exchange for quarterback Russell Wilson.[20] On April 12, 2022, the Seahawks picked up Fant's fifth-year option.[21] He finished the 2022 season with 50 receptions for 486 yards and four touchdowns.[22]
2023
During the 2023 NFL season, Fant would start all 17 games for the first time in his career. He finished the 2023 season with 32 receptions for 414 yards.[23]
2024
On March 13, 2024, Fant signed a two-year, $21 million contract extension with the Seahawks.[24] In the 2024 season, Fant had 48 receptions for 500 yards and one touchdown.[25]
On July 20, 2025, Fant was released by the Seahawks.[26]
Cincinnati Bengals
After his release from the Seahawks, many teams were interested in acquiring Fant. The Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and Miami Dolphins all held meetings and private workouts for Fant. After having meetings with all aforementioned teams, Fant would sign a one-year deal with the Bengals on July 31, 2025.[27] In the Bengals season opener against the Cleveland Browns, Fant scored a one-yard touchdown on a pass from quarterback Joe Burrow. He finished the game with four receptions off five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown.
Over the 2025 season, Fant gave up a record-breaking three fumbles returned for touchdowns on just 34 receptions.[28]
New Orleans Saints
On March 11, 2026, Fant signed a two-year, $8.75 million contract with the New Orleans Saints.[29]
Career statistics
NFL
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| Bold | Career high | |
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2019 | DEN | 16 | 11 | 40 | 562 | 14.1 | 75T | 3 | 3 | -12 | -4.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | DEN | 15 | 14 | 62 | 673 | 10.9 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | DEN | 16 | 16 | 68 | 670 | 9.9 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 16 | 50 | 486 | 9.7 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SEA | 17 | 17 | 32 | 414 | 12.9 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SEA | 14 | 9 | 48 | 500 | 10.4 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CIN | 15 | 7 | 34 | 288 | 8.5 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Career | 110 | 90 | 334 | 3,593 | 10.8 | 75T | 18 | 3 | -12 | -4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
Postseason
College
Personal life
Fant is a Christian.[30] Fant's cousin, Princeton Fant, plays tight end for the Dallas Cowboys.[31]
