Dalton Schultz NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys' Pick

POSITIVES

—A true dual-threat tight end who balanced the job of being a lead blocker and a receiver. 

—Plays with a mean streak and looks for work as a blocker. Won't shy away from defenders no matter his assignment.

—Has a lean, athletic frame and can shake defenders with the ball in his hands.

—Uses his hands well as a blocker and will lock on and drive defenders off the edge. Was almost an extra lineman at Stanford.

—Explosive short-area athlete who can create space for himself as a route-runner.

NEGATIVES

—Oddly built at 6'5 ⅜” and 244 pounds, but with 31 ¼” arms and a wingspan of only 75 ⅜”.

—Not used much as a receiver (55 career catches).

—Only managed 15 reps on the bench at the combine.

—Looks like he could add weight to his frame and improve poor strength.

—Not a vertical threat at tight end; won't run away from coverage

OVERALL

Schultz is the best blocking tight end in the 2018 class. Coming out of Stanford, he understands pro-style offenses, blocking schemes and route trees. While he was limited in his pass-catching production, he has the traits to post better numbers in the pros than he did in college.

GRADE: 6.00 (Round 3)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles