Michael Rimmer @avl_mike
I really like Dalton Kincaid out of Utah.
Michael Mayer
Receptions: 67
Yards: 809
Touchdowns: 9
Target Share: 30.5%
Catch Rate: 65.1%
Projected: 1st
Dalton Kincaid
Receptions: 70
Yards: 890
Touchdowns: 8
Target Share: 21.7%
Catch Rate: 72.9%
Projected: 2nd-3rd
Dynasty Rich @DynastyRich
Dalton Kincaid of Utah, former basketball player, brings unique skills as a tight end: athleticism, route-running, hands, ball skills. Runs smooth routes, diverse tree, threatens all levels of field. Proficient at catch point, natural at securing football, willing blocker.
He will be destined for success in the NFL.
His first name comes from the Patrick Swayze character in the film Roadhouse
He will be destined for success in the NFL.
His first name comes from the Patrick Swayze character in the film Roadhouse
At this point the only thing that could probably drop his stock is if he shows up at the combine and is told they thought he'd be bigger.
Maybe I’m showing my age but I immediately thought of Reuben Kincaid of The Partridge Family fame.He will be destined for success in the NFL.
His first name comes from the Patrick Swayze character in the film Roadhouse and his last name comes from the Samuel L. Jackson character in the film The Hitman's Bodyguard.
Jared Tokarz @JaredNFLDraft
The best receiving TE In the 2023 NFL Draft draft?
Look no further than
#Utah TE Dalton Kincaid 6’4 240lbs
Rare for a TE to possess as good as hands and body control. 1 drop his whole career.
Caught 16 passes for 234 yards 1 TD in a win vs USC in 2022.
Jared Tokarz @JaredNFLDraft
Late 1st - 2nd TE off the board
Fits:
#Chargers pick 21
#Jaguars pick 24
NFL Rookie Watch @NFLRookieWatxh
Dalton Kincaid last season:
• 70 receptions (1st among all TE’s)
• 890 yards (2nd among all TE’s)
• 8 TD (2nd among all TE’s)
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said that the Utah TE is a “more explosive” version of Zach Ertz coming out of college![]()
Kincaid is the top tight end on Jeremiah's board, as the well-respected draft analyst said he's drawn comparisons to Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz.
"I know he's coming off an injury right now and I know he's kind of a flex tight end, but … I think he's a big-time player. He's one of my favorite players to watch in this draft," Jeremiah said. "I think he's one of the best players in the draft.
"He's just sudden in everything that he does, he separates, he's outstanding after the catch, he can win on contact over the middle of the field," Jeremiah added. "He's really, really good after the catch. As a blocker, he's going to more shield you and wall off.
There are a lot of Tight Ends in the first 2-3 rounds that could become starters in the NFL, a wave of them in the '23 Draft. Mayer is pretty darn good from Notre Dame but he's not the entire class, not by a long shot. Not sure how I feel about Washington from Georgia but he's freakish. Musgrave has some questions coming off some injuries but certainly looks the part.Huge fan of his. The #1 TE in the draft in my opinion, and someone with a Mark Andrews level ceiling.
Seems like Miami would want someone more like Mayer who is also a good blocker and not primarily a big WR like Gesicki is.There are a lot of Tight Ends in the first 2-3 rounds that could be come starters in the NFL, a wave of them in the '23 Draft. Mayer is pretty darn good from Notre Dame but he's not the entire class, not by a long shot. Not sure how I feel about Washington from Georgia but he's freakish. Musgrave has some questions coming off some injuries but certainly looks the part.Huge fan of his. The #1 TE in the draft in my opinion, and someone with a Mark Andrews level ceiling.
That's 4 names that could all go in the Top 50 depending on what teams need. The Miami Dolphins will not be bringing Mike Gesicki back and they certainly are a player at #51 for a couple fo the Tight Ends who slip into the Mid 2nd Rd.
Yes, that was why Gesicki was an bad fit and kind of odd they franchised him.Seems like Miami would want someone more like Mayer who is also a good blocker and not primarily a big WR like Gesicki is.There are a lot of Tight Ends in the first 2-3 rounds that could be come starters in the NFL, a wave of them in the '23 Draft. Mayer is pretty darn good from Notre Dame but he's not the entire class, not by a long shot. Not sure how I feel about Washington from Georgia but he's freakish. Musgrave has some questions coming off some injuries but certainly looks the part.Huge fan of his. The #1 TE in the draft in my opinion, and someone with a Mark Andrews level ceiling.
That's 4 names that could all go in the Top 50 depending on what teams need. The Miami Dolphins will not be bringing Mike Gesicki back and they certainly are a player at #51 for a couple fo the Tight Ends who slip into the Mid 2nd Rd.
Not even going to do any drills due to his back injury. Big on the talent, one of the top pass catchers in this draft IMO at any position, but those injury concerns are mounting.If I got any concerns on him it would be health related.
Doug Farrar @NFL_DougFarrar
Anybody else see a whole lot of Travis Kelce in Dalton Kincaid's game? Zone-beaters, bulling through tacklers, and if you're not careful, he'll cook a whole side of your defense.
uStadium @uStadium
#Utah TE Dalton Kincaid on being compared to Travis Kelce & Zach Ertz.
Mentions himself as not only one of the best tight ends in the draft but one of the best pass catchers in general.
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Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks
Dalton Kincaid
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246
10 1/4 hand
32 5/8 arm
78 3/8 wing
Mike Renner @PFF_Mike
Not hyperbole to say Dalton Kincaid has some of the best ball skills I've ever seen from a TE prospect
- 2 drops on 108 catchable last two seasons
- 16/27 in contested situations
Legit 1st Round talent at a position I don't often advocate for that early
2-TE formation with Hayden Hurst providing a big assist to the o-line seems like a dreamy set-up for Burrow, and it would ease the potential loss of Higgins to free agency next year.
Jared Tokarz @JaredNFLDraft
There might not be a prospect I’m higher on than
#Utah TE Dalton Kincaid
6’3 1/2 - 246lbs
It’s rare to find a TE who is such a natural route runner. Watching his film compared to other TEs of the class, you notice the fluidity of his routes, soft pic.twitter.com/lTGNto9Hn6… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Kincaid posted an insane 16 catches, 234 yards and 1 TD in a 43-42 win over USC in ‘22
Fits I love in the late first:
#Chargers at 22 (Herbert to Kincaid)
#Cowboys at 27 (Schultz signs elsewhere)
#Bengals at 29
Formally met with #Bengals #Buccaneers #Chiefs #Packers… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Those are some beautiful catches.
He should be in play at 1.5 in 1QB leagues.
Recovering from a fracture in his back. I don't believe he had surgery for it. Not ideal but not enough to scare me away yet.How come he's not working out at all?
Not so sure on that and most likely not if I'm the guy taking the first TE off the board and I actually like Mayer, just not as much.Mayer will be taken before Kincaid in fantasy drafts
Mayer will be taken before Kincaid in fantasy drafts, but should he? I have my doubts he should, because I have my doubts about Mayer athletically.
No. 1: Dalton Kincaid, Utah
What Simms said: “This guy is awesome … the physical skills are off the charts good. First off, natural athlete. Great pair of legs. He’s not rocked up, but I have no problem with that, he’s just a big strong man. Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, they’re not rocked up, they’re just big guys who are natural athletes … After the catch, he’s receiver-like. He gets upfield in an instant, he can make people miss. It’s not like that’s gonna be his number one thing, breaking ankles, but he can make you miss. And then, damn, he breaks a lot of tackles … His blocking is really good. There’s certainly plays where he falls off blocks of misses blocks, but here’s the thing: there’s plenty enough to see it as you go through the games themselves and go, ‘Oh, damn, he does a good job. He can block people big, in space, do all that.’”
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Utah TE Dalton Kincaid (back) has been "fully cleared" by Dr. Robert Watkins.
Watkins, a doctor who has worked with dozens of professional athletes dealing with back injuries, sent a letter to NFL teams that said, "He is cleared to play football with no restrictions.” The letter also noted that Kincaid has been "asymptomatic with no pain and no limitation of function for at least three months." Kincaid is a strong contender to be the first tight end taken in the upcoming draft and could even hear his name called in the teens. He did not participate in the combine or Utah's Pro Day but is coming off a stellar, 70/890/8 season at Utah despite dealing with the back issue late in the year.
SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Apr 12, 2023 at 1:25 PM ET
Man, I hope you're right,Mayer will be taken before Kincaid in fantasy drafts, but should he? I have my doubts he should, because I have my doubts about Mayer athletically.
I can tell you in FFPC (TE premium) redrafts it's already shifted from earlier this off-season where Mayer was going ahead of Kincaid. Kincaid is now going a solid two rounds over Mayer.Man, I hope you're right,Mayer will be taken before Kincaid in fantasy drafts, but should he? I have my doubts he should, because I have my doubts about Mayer athletically.
Sincerely, 1.11.
Bills traded up with the Jaguars to select Utah TE Dalton Kincaid with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Bills surrendered the Nos. 27 and 130 overall picks for the right to move up two spots and add another offensive weapon. Fighting Notre Dame's Max Mayer to be the first tight end off the board, Kincaid (6’4/246) only played one year of high school football before joining the FCS ranks at San Diego University. His raw talent was on full display as a freshman when he scored 11 times. Kincaid followed that up with another eight touchdowns and 835 yards before transferring to Utah. He didn’t see meaningful playing time until his second season as a Utah but once again came out blazing. Kincaid went for 510 yards in 2021 and added another 890 yards to his resume in 2022. He led all Power Five tight ends in receptions (70) and yards per route run (2.42) as a senior. Kincaid is unfinished as a blocker and saw nearly half of his snaps at Utah in the slot, but his absurd playmaking ability could warrant a look in fantasy leagues even as a rookie. He is a legitimate pass-catching weapon for a Bills offense suddenly running low on them, and very bad news for Dawson Knox's target share.
SOURCE: Field Yates on Twitter
Apr 27, 2023, 11:11 PM ET
I think he's a late 1st rounder. I'd take him over any non Richardson QB. We'll see where some RBs/WRs end up, but I have a hard time thinking he won't be in my top-12.To the moon!
How high does he wind up in rookie drafts? 1st round draft capital. Elite QB and offense.
Next Gen Stats @NextGenStats
RD 1 | PK 25 - Bills: Dalton Kincaid TE, Utah
Kincaid earned the highest overall draft score (88) in a historically strong TE class. He is the only tight end in this year's class to earn an "elite" production score (90).
Yeah, I agree. I am pretty solid at all positions and with overall age of my roster. I do have Kelce and Friermuth at TE and have the 1.9. I might look at Kincaid as I think as a talent he is similar to 'Muth but in a MUCH better offense.I think he's a late 1st rounder. I'd take him over any non Richardson QB. We'll see where some RBs/WRs end up, but I have a hard time thinking he won't be in my top-12.To the moon!
How high does he wind up in rookie drafts? 1st round draft capital. Elite QB and offense.
More I read up on it last night from Bills beat writers I got more excited.Hard to get excited about him for the first two years, so I'm not really on board as a 1st round rookie pick. In general I'm looking for players who will have their value go up (or at worst stay the same).
He's middling value until Knox is gone 3 years from now.
I agree. Maybe over a couple of the darling WRs, too. I’m not convinced Addison or Flowers are legit NFL players at their size/build.I think he's a late 1st rounder. I'd take him over any non Richardson QB. We'll see where some RBs/WRs end up, but I have a hard time thinking he won't be in my top-12.To the moon!
How high does he wind up in rookie drafts? 1st round draft capital. Elite QB and offense.