Zack Kuntz TE Old Dominion | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Zack Kuntz TE Old Dominion
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (93%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.3 DOB: 06/06/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (93%*) | |
| Age: 24.3 DOB: 06/06/1999 | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 78.7 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 79.9 | |
| Hands: |
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67% |
| Short Receiving: |
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70% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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79% |
| Deep Threat: |
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68% |
| Blocking: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#210
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 22 College Snaps: 935 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#30
Pos Rank:
#7
State Rank:
#9
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 220 (NYJ)
Draft Profile: Bio
Zack Kuntz from Camp Hill High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Kuntz opted to join Penn State.In 2018 as a freshman Kuntz saw action in just one game for the Nittany Lions as he made one reception for just 8 yards for an average of 8.0 yards per reception, with no TDs, and an excellent QB rating when targeted of 100.0.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played 4 games and had just 2 catches for 18 yards for an average of 9.0 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 82.6. In pass protection he gave up 3 pressures and no sacks.
As a junior in 2020 he played 4 games and made no impact as a receiver.
After the end of the season Kuntz transferred to Old Dominion where as a senior in 2021 he played 13 games and had an outstanding 73 catches for 692 yards for an average of 9.5 yards per catch, 5 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 78.4. In pass protection he gave up one pressure and no sacks.
As a fifth year senior in 2022 he played 5 games and had just 12 catches for just 144 yards for an average of 12.0 yards per catch, 2 TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 83.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as Kuntz is taking the top off a defense
- Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #11. He wrote "At 6-8 1/4, 251 pounds, Kuntz is an eye-popping blend of great size and athleticism. This offseason he clocked a 4.57 40 to go with his 40-inch vertical and 10-8 broad jump. His explosiveness is also reflected in a 365-pound clean."
- Has good hand-eye coordination and body control to turn and adjust to poorly thrown balls.
- Good quickness off the snap. Has good speed for the position to attack the seam. Shows burst out of his breaks to gain separation.
- Among his better attributes. Gains a quick, clean release and has enough speed to challenge deep.
- Teams that want a thumper and extra blocker on the line of scrimmage must look elsewhere, but he can be billed as a super-sized wideout with the hands, athleticism and size to star in the NFL.
- A lean athlete with obvious upside. Soft hands. Flashes the ability to make the outstanding catch.
- When used downfield, he shows the ball-tracking skills and hand-eye coordination to make the adjustment on underthrown balls and back-shoulder throws.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Kuntz lacks the twitch to create consistent separation, and despite his size and ability to track the ball downfield, Kuntz isn’t great on contested catches.
- His playing speed is less than elite. Kuntz won’t run past defenders like he did at the college level.
- Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
Zack Kuntz percentiles vs other Tight End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Zack Kuntz (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
162.4
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
13.0