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Seahawks Had Noah Fant's "Name Written Down" In 2019 NFL Draft
Draft day is a complex series of decisions that each team needs to make in order to get their guy. Regardless of all the planning and care prior to draft day, sometimes teams miss a player by a narrow margin. During the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, a trade between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers ultimately shook up the decisions made in Seattle's draft room.
Coincidentally, it's not the first time general manager John Schneider recalls missing out on a tight end out of Iowa by a narrow margin.
In the 2017 NFL Draft, another draft day selection meant a change of plans.
Early in the 5th Round, the Seahawks had reportedly arranged a trade to move up and select tight end George Kittle, but the San Francisco 49ers got there first. Seattle "missed him by a minute," recounted Schneider before the 2018 Week 13 matchup between the division rivals.
Kittle echoed Schneider's account, right down to the minute.
"It was probably a minute before the Niners called me, my agent said, 'Hey, the Seahawks are calling. They said they're trading up to get you,'" Kittle shared on Stacking the Box podcast.
So two years later, it's no surprise that Fant, whose 11 touchdowns during his sophomore season alone eclipsed Kittle's career tally at Iowa, was on Seattle's board.
And they didn't just like him. "Liked-liked," Schneider said about Fant being a draft target. "We had his name written down. It was that close, right? We thought he was coming to us."
But the shakeup in the draft order meant Denver would nab him with the 20th overall pick. With Fant off the board, Seattle ended up trading back from the 21st pick and stocking up on more draft day assets.
Three seasons later than expected, though, Seattle has their guy.
"I ended up here at the right time," Fant said in his first appearance as a Seahawk. "I'm in the right place at the right time and excited to be here, especially with a team and a GM that wants me here. Excited to compete and get to work."
Read more from John Boyle about Fant "striving for more" as he heads into his fourth season in the NFL.
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Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a pass during a drill before the team's NCAA college football spring scrimmage, Friday, April 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) celebrates in front of Northern Iowa defensive back A.J. Allen, rear, after catching a 43-yard pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates after scoring on a 5-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant (87) runs from the defense of Purdue safety Jacob Thieneman (41) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Iowa wide receiver Noah Fant in the first half of a NCAA college football game between Illinois and Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Iowa tight end Noah Fant scores on a 5-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. Fant is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
FILE - In this Saturday, March 2, 2019 file photo, Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Noah Fant and T.J. Hockenson spent their three years at Iowa trying to one-up each other in a friendly but fierce competition. So, why should the NFL draft be any different? The latest members of the Hawkeyes' long pipeline to the pros are expected to become the first tight end duo from the same school ever selected in the first round of the draft.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Denver Broncos selected Fant in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Denver Broncos first-round selection in the NFL Draft, Noah Fant (1), a tight end out of Iowa, holds up his new jersey as, from left to right, his girlfriend Averee Anderson, mother Kathy Fant and father Willie Fant of Omaha, Neb., join in for a photo after a news conference at the football team's headquarters Friday, April 26, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant speaks on the phone backstage after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Iowa tight end Noah Fant holds his jersey on stage after being selected by the Denver Broncos during the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) celebtrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) walks on the field while warming up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores after taking a pass from quarterback Jeff Driskel during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 34-27. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant hauls in a touchdown catch as Buffalo Bills linebacker Andre Smith defends during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) lines up against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan.. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) celebrates a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) protects the ball from New York Giants' Lorenzo Carter (59) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) and Jabrill Peppers (21) tackle Denver Broncos' Noah Fant (87) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) runs after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21)cloaks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) signals on the line against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. The Raiders won 34-24. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) rushes against Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) lines up for a play during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) makes a reception against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) plays against Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant is hit by Philadelphia Eagles free safety Anthony Harris, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant during the first half an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches the ball against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) is pushed out of bound by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 34-13. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 34-13. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
A detail of the back of Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant's jersey prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 34-13. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday Jan. 2, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 34-13. (John McGillen via AP)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) takes the field during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) catches a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
