Dalton Schultz

Since becoming Stanford’s head coach, David Shaw has produced four tight ends drafted in the first rounds of the NFL Draft: Coby Fleener, Zach Ertz, Levine Toilolo and Austin Hooper. And Schultz could be the fifth. A two-year starter for the Cardinals, Schultz lined up inline, wing and in the slot and was groomed in Shaw’s pro-style offense. Before moving to tight end in high school, Schultz was raised as an offensive lineman and that competitive mentality is evident, but his limited inline power and hip snap hurt his sustain skills. Although he was underutilized as a pass-catcher in the Cardinal run-first attack (never finished better than fifth on the team in catches in a season), he has dependable ball skills to finish in a crowd. BACKGROUND A four-star tight end recruit out of high school, Schultz helped lead Bingham to an undefeated 2013 season (14-0) and 5A state title with 31 catches for 512 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. Considered the top recruit in Utah and a top-three tight end in the 2014 cycle, Schultz committed to Stanford over offers from Notre Dame, Utah and a dozen others. After redshirting in 2014, he was the back-up tight end behind Austin Hooper as a redshirt freshman, posting 10 catches for 121 yards and one touchdown in 2015. Schultz became the full-time starter as a sophomore in 2016 and finished with career-bests in catches (23) and receiving yards (222), earning All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention honors. He started 13 games as a junior in 2017 and recorded 22 receptions for 212 yards and three touchdowns, earning First Team All-Pac 12 honors. ...

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.

2017

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
22.0	9.6	3.0	36.0	212.0

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
0.0	1.0	1.0

2016

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
23.0	9.7	1.0	30.0	222.0

fumbles
REC	LOST	FUM
0.0	0.0	2.0

kickReturns
LONG	YDS	NO	TD	AVG
6.0	8.0	2.0	0.0	4.0

2015

receiving
REC	YPR	TD	LONG	YDS
10.0	12.1	1.0	22.0	121.0

kickReturns
LONG	YDS	NO	TD	AVG
23.0	52.0	4.0	0.0	13.0