Dalton Schultz

in our view

In the mold of several Stanford tight ends before him, Schultz lacks a true distinguishing trait with ordinary athleticism and strength, but he is assignment sound and tough and can be an asset for a NFL offense.

strengths

Big-boned with a moldable frame. Mean-spirited blocker. Looks to engage defenders and run his feet to create movement. Uses body angles to seal outside run lanes. Square blocking base to hold up in pass protection. Smooth release and quickly finds his top route speed. Reliable hands to secure catches in a crowd. Competes with a finishing mentality as a pass-catcher and blocker. Experienced in a pro-style scheme and blocking inline won’t be a new concept. Comes from a program known for producing NFL-quality tight ends. – Dane Brugler 1/21/2018

weaknesses

Needs to continue and develop his strength. Lack of core power diminishes his sustain skills. Leans into blocks and loses balance, allowing defenders to dispose of him. Head ducker, falling off blocks. Inconsistent results as a second-level blocker. Bland at the top of routes. Needs to improve his route leverage to get defenders leaning. Lacks sudden athleticism to create spacing. Limited creativity after the catch. Not a big-play threat with only one career catch over 25 yards. Below average career production with only 55 receptions. – Dane Brugler 1/21/2018

Played at Bingham (Utah) under head coach Dave Peck

Three-year letterwinner

Four-star recruit by Scout, Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports

Utah’s top recruit by Scout, second-best by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports

Nation’s top tight end by Scout and ESPN, third by Rivals, fourth by 247Sports

Nation’s 68th-best overall recruit by Scout, 104th by ESPN, 122nd by Rivals, 195th by 247Sports

PrepStar Dream Team

Nation’s 155th-best overall recruit, third-best H-tight end

2013 Orange County Register All-West Coast “Fab 15” first team

2013 all-state first team

2013 Bingham Offensive MVP

2012 all-region first team

2012 Bingham Junior MVP

2011 Bingham Sophomore MVP

2010 Academic Award

76 career receptions for 1,120 yards and 12 touchdowns

31 receptions for 512 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior

34 pass receptions for 491 yards and three touchdowns as a junior

11 receptions for 117 yards as a sophomore

Led team to an undefeated season and 2013 state title

Ranked 19th nationally by MaxPreps and 13th in various national polls

Two-time letterwinner for the basketball team

AP student.

Born in Sandy, Utah

Full name is Dalton Chase Schultz

Son of Troy Golightly and Suzy Wilkerson

Two siblings, Tom and Brad

Brother, Brad, played football at Southern Virginia

Majoring in science, technology and society.

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