Iowa Hawkeyes#48 · TE Zach Ortwerth
66 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 247 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Saint Louis, MO
Zach Ortwerth is a TE (#48) for Iowa, from Saint Louis, MO. In the 2026 season he has 3 catches for 26 yards, 8.7 receiving yards per game over 3 games. He has 5.6 fantasy points (PPR), 1.9 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 12
Receptions 13
Receiving TDs 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 12
Fantasy points 12
Efficiency
Yards per catch 10
Yards per game 9
Catch volume 13
TD rate 3
Receiving score 12
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 18
Frame 16
Experience 17
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2026 season
3
Receptions
26
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
8.7
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Zach Ortwerth career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IOWA | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 |
| 2025 | IOWA | 8 | 9 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 16.6 |
| 2024 | IOWA | 7 | 11 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 |
| 2023 | IOWA | 1 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Career | 19 | 24 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 52.9 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
31
0
13
0
17
18
24
20
7
7
21
0No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Ohio State | L 14-31 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Michigan | W 20-19 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Northern Illinois | W 40-0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIowa TE: #48
- ClassSenior
- HometownSaint Louis, MO
Zach Ortwerth: Iowa TE profile and stats
Zach Ortwerth is a TE (#48) for Iowa, from Saint Louis, MO. This profile tracks Zach Ortwerth's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Iowa roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Iowa sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Zach Ortwerth in the news
All newsRecapIowa edged Michigan 20-19 (Week 4, 2026)Iowa edged Michigan 20-19 at Michigan Stadium. Now Iowa is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapIowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 (Week 3, 2026)Iowa beat Northern Iowa 55-0 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 3-0, and Northern Iowa is 1-1.2026-09-19RecapIowa edged Iowa State 16-13 (Week 2, 2026)Iowa edged Iowa State 16-13 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Iowa is 2-0, and Iowa State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zach Ortwerth play for?
Zach Ortwerth plays for Iowa, wearing #48 at TE.
What position does Zach Ortwerth play?
Zach Ortwerth is a TE for Iowa.
How tall is Zach Ortwerth?
Zach Ortwerth is 6-4 and weighs 247 lb.
What year is Zach Ortwerth in?
Zach Ortwerth is listed as a senior on the Iowa roster.
Where is Zach Ortwerth from?
Zach Ortwerth is from Saint Louis, MO.
How many receptions does Zach Ortwerth have?
Zach Ortwerth has 3 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.