Dalton Schultz ranks in the all-time elite tier for tight ends — a career that places Schultz in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Schultz a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason all-time ranks
A high-end tight end defined as much by exceptional availability — almost never missed time as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 159 points of value above a freely-available replacement tight end — of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 6 of 7 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
159 career value over replacement — #570 all-time of 4,649. 22.7/season above a replacement-level TE.
Pick #137 (Rd 4) · DAL · 2018 · +42.4 vs expected KV-H
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Seasons above replacement
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