Not only does Iowa tight end Nate Wieting have big shoes to fill he has several of them. The former walk-on will try to replace Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson. That duo combined for 88 catches and 13 touchdowns a year ago before leaving early to become first-round NFL Draft picks. Wieting had two catches a year ago.

Wieting is anxious for his chance to shine while battling through a career that has included multiple surgeries.