Kolar Named All-American By PFF

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore tight end Charlie Kolar has produced one of the greatest seasons by a tight end in school history. He was rewarded for his efforts yesterday by being named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) Second-Team All-America squad.

Kolar leads all Big 12 tight ends in receptions (48), receiving yards (675) and receiving touchdowns (7). Kolar's season receiving yard total is a school record by a tight end and his seven touchdowns is one shy from the school mark set by E.J. Bibbs (8) in 2014.

Among tight ends nationally, Kolar ranks fourth in touchdown catches (7), fifth in receiving yards per game (56.3) and sixth in receptions (48).

A native of Norman, Okla., Kolar has played at an All-American rate all season. His receiving grade of 90.7% is No. 2 nationally (200 snaps) and his overall offensive grade is at 86.9% is the second-best total nationally among tight ends (200 snaps).

Kolar has been Davey O'Brien Award semi-finalist Brock Purdy's favorite target. The 6-6, 252-pounder has routinely come up with big plays with his outstanding hands and precise routes. A total of 36 of his 48 receptions have resulted in first downs or touchdowns and he's been on the receiving end of 13 3^rd/4^th down conversions, including three 4^th down conversion receptions.

Kolar, who has five 70-yard receiving games this season, caught a touchdown pass in four-straight games during the season, tying for the third-longest streak in school history.

Kolar was honored as an Academic All-District 6 selection by CoSIDA and is in the running for Academic All-America accolades. He maintains a 3.98 cumulative GPA in mechanical engineering.

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