Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 86.80 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Dennis Pitta

Accolades:

  • 2022: First-team All-Pac-12
  • 2022: Most receptions by FBS tight end (70)

Summary:

Dalton Kincaid is one of the best pass-catching tight ends in this class who also shows the ability -- and willingness -- to run block. He may need to add 10 pounds at the next level, but he has the athleticism to win regularly downfield against linebackers and safeties. He's a contested-catch machine who will turn 24 next October.

Strengths:

  • Athleticism and speed show up consistently on tape
  • Will mix it up as an inline blocker
  • Competent lead blocker on the perimeter; looks for contact and sustains it
  • Quick off the line of scrimmage, can win with footwork and hand usage, then gets leverage separation early in route
  • Shows consistently good hands. Looks for contact and has knack for making first tackler miss in space
  • Contested catch machine

Weaknesses:

  • Will turn 24 in October
  • Can sometimes fail to sustain blocks in run game
  • While athletic/quick for TE, doesn't consistently create separation on vertical routes