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Dalton Kincaid

Dalton Kincaid was born on October 18, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. He attended Faith Lutheran High School. Primarily a basketball player, he began playing football in high school's senior year, and with 745 yards and eight touchdowns that season, he would win all-state honors. He earned several achievements, such as being named AP FCS All-American and being part of the Second-Team All-Pioneer Football League. He enrolled at the University of San Diego in 2018, but just after two seasons, he used the transfer portal to go to the University of Utah in 2020, graduating in 2022.

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid was selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He played in 16 games with the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 season, starting 11 of them and racking up 73 receptions for 673 yards. The latter set a franchise record at the Buffalo Bills, with the most receptions by a tight end in a single season and the most receptions in a rookie season.

Dalton Kincaid's College Degree

Dalton Kincaid graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Utah in 2022. He initially enrolled at the University of San Diego in 2018 but transferred to Utah in 2020. However, he played college football in both and earned several achievements.

University of San Diego (2018–2019)

Unranked by all the major scouting organizations, Kincaid decided to sign with the University of San Diego after high school. This resulted from his limited football playing time since he preferred basketball.

As a freshman in 2018, Kincaid played in just one game for the Toreros. He had three receptions for 37 yards on average, an average of 12.3 yards per reception, one touchdown, and a QB rating of 157.6. He participated in four games as a sophomore in 2019 and had a strong 16 receptions for 336 yards at an average of 21.0 yards per catch, two touchdowns, and an exceptional 129.6 quarterback rating when targeted. These numbers earned him a spot in the Second-Team All-Pioneer Football League and he was named AP FCS All-American.

University of Utah (2020–2022)

Following two great seasons, Kincaid transferred to Utah. In 2020, he played five games due to COVID-19 and averaged 14.0 yards per catch as a junior, getting in just one 14-yard reception. As a senior in 2021, he had a strong 36 receptions for 510 yards at an average of 14.2 yards per catch, 8 touchdowns, and an exceptional 153.5 quarterback rating in 14 games. He gave up no sacks in pass protection.

Kincaid's final year was exceptional, since he caught 70 passes for 890 yards at an average of 12.7 yards per reception, scored eight touchdowns, and had an exceptional QB rating of 115.4 in 12 games. He yielded no sacks and gave up no pressure while in pass protection. He missed one game due to a shoulder injury. Kincaid was selected for the Rose Bowl but opted out, citing injury as a reason. As a first-team All-PAC-12 player, Kincaid earned third-team All-American honours.

Kincaid’s draft combine results indicated a time of 4.71 seconds on the 40-yard dash, 6’4” height and athleticism score of 77, earning him a 2023 Combine TE rank of 10. He had a total score of 88 and a production score of 90, earning himself a 2023 Combine TE rank of 1.

Dalton Kincaid's College Achievements

CategorySan Diego (2018-2019)Utah (2020-2022)
Years Played2018-20192020-2022
Games Played2431
StartsN/A22
Receptions68106
Receiving Yards1,2091,400
Receiving Touchdowns1916 (Tied for 10th all-time at Utah)
Yards per Catch2019: 18.98 (Led all FCS tight ends) 2018: 15.62021: 14.2 2022: 12.7
Receiving Yards per Game2019: 69.6 (2nd among FCS tight ends) 2018: 31.22022: 77.3 Led all FBS tight ends
Season Highlights- 2019 vs. Cal Poly: 6 catches for 152 yards and 1 TD- 2021: 36 receptions, 510 yards, 8 TDs - 2022: 70 receptions, 890 yards, 8 TDs (Led all FBS tight ends)
Honors and Awards- 2019 AP All-American - 2019 Hero Sports All-American - 2019 All-Pioneer Football League Second Team- 2022 John Mackey Award Semifinalist - 2022 All-American - PFF (Second Team) - Bleacher Report (First Team) - AP (Third Team) - 2022 Midseason All-American (AP, CFN, PFF) - 2022 All-Pac-12 First Team - 2021 All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention
Career Highlights- Total of 55 career games played in Division I football (including Utah tenure)
- Maintained status as active career leader among FBS tight ends in receiving yards (2,484) and receiving touchdowns (35) (including San Diego stats)

FAQs on Dalton Kincaid

A. Dalton Kincaid attended the University of San Diego (2018–2019) and the University of Utah (2020–2022).

A. Dalton Kinaid's 40-time was 4.71 seconds at the 2023 NFL Draft Combine.

A. Yes, Dalton Kincaid has dual citizenship in Canada and the United States as well.

A. Dalton Kincaid went to Faith Lutheran High School in Summerlin, Nevada.

A. Dalton Kincaid's average annual salary is $3.3 million, from a $13 million four-year contract.

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