Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Noah Fant

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2026

How Noah Fant built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Noah Fant is a professional American football tight end currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Iowa. Fant was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 30, 2018: Declares for NFL Draft

On November 30, 2018, Noah Fant announced his decision to declare for the 2019 NFL draft.

2019: Enters NFL Draft

In 2019, Noah Fant officially entered the NFL draft.

2019: NFL Rookie Season

In 2019, Noah Fant was drafted into the NFL. He made his NFL debut in Week 1, scored his first career touchdown in Week 4, had a strong performance in Week 9, and finished the season with 40 receptions, 562 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

2019: Drafted by Denver Broncos

In 2019, Noah Fant was selected by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the NFL draft.

2020: Improved Performance in 2020 Season

In the 2020 NFL season, Noah Fant improved upon his rookie season, finishing with 62 receptions for 673 yards and 3 receiving touchdowns. In Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, Fant caught 5 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown, and in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he caught four passes for 57 yards, a touchdown, and a two point conversion.

2021: Career High Touchdowns in 2021 Season

During the 2021 season, Noah Fant recorded a career high of 4 receiving touchdowns. In Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Fant caught 9 passes for 97 yards and a receiving touchdown. In Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Fant caught 6 passes for 92 yards and a receiving touchdown. Fant finished the 2021 regular season with 68 receptions for 670 yards.

March 16, 2022: Traded to Seattle Seahawks

On March 16, 2022, Noah Fant was traded to the Seattle Seahawks along with multiple draft picks and players in exchange for Russell Wilson.

April 12, 2022: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up

On April 12, 2022, the Seattle Seahawks exercised Noah Fant's fifth-year option.

2023: Starts all 17 games

During the 2023 NFL season, Noah Fant started all 17 games for the first time in his career.

2023: Fant's 2023 Season

During the 2023 season, Noah Fant recorded 32 receptions for 414 yards.

March 13, 2024: Signs Contract Extension with Seahawks

On March 13, 2024, Noah Fant signed a two-year, $21 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. In the 2024 season, Fant had 48 receptions for 500 yards and one touchdown.

July 20, 2025: Released by Seahawks

On July 20, 2025, Noah Fant was released by the Seattle Seahawks.

July 31, 2025: Signs with Cincinnati Bengals

After his release from the Seahawks, Noah Fant signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on July 31, 2025. In the Bengals season opener against the Cleveland Browns, Fant scored a touchdown.