Scouting report on Cowboys newest TE Zack Kurtz, how can he help?
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Following an ACL injury sustained by TE Princeton Fant during training camp on Monday, the Dallas Cowboys have claimed former 2023 7th-round pick Zack Kuntz, who was recently let go by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Kuntz, drafted by the New York Jets out of Old Dominion, has spent three seasons in the NFL. He was on the Jets' practice squad in 2023 and 2024, and signed a future contract with the Miami Dolphins in 2026, but was released in early May. He then joined the Raiders on July 31, only to be released a few days later. To date, Kuntz has not recorded a catch in the regular season, but here's a scouting report of what he brings to the table as the coaches try to elicit better results than other teams have realized.
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Zack Kuntz Combine Measurement
Height: 6-foot-7 3/8"
Weight: 255 pounds
Arm Length: 34"
Hand Size: 10 1/4"
40-Yard Dash: 4.55 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.57 seconds
Vertical Jump: 40.0"
Broad Jump: 10'8" / 128"
3-Cone Drill: 6.87 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.12 seconds
Bench Press: 23 reps
Best Games- vs. Western Kentucky & FIU (2021)
Kuntz has all the physical traits and size to be an elite red-zone threat as a receiver. His breakout collegiate campaign came during the 2021 season with the Old Dominion Monarchs, where he paced all FBS tight ends in receptions with 73 catches for 692 yards and 5 touchdowns. Unfortunately, his follow-up 2022 season was cut short by a knee injury after just five games, limiting him to 12 receptions, 144 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
Standing 6-foot-7 with 34-inch arms and a 40-inch vertical jump, Kuntz boasts a massive catch radius that allows him to consistently high-point the football over linebackers and defensive backs. For a tight end of his size, he is an extraordinarily fluid athlete with elite short-area quickness evidenced by his 6.87 3-cone and 4.12 short shuttle, which lets him sink his hips and snap off routes to create instant separation at the break point.
His biggest downfall remains his blocking technique; he tends to drop his shoulder and catch defenders instead of striking with proper leverage, hand placement, and sustained power. Furthermore, while he entered the professional ranks with raw traits, Kuntz is now 27 years old, meaning his window of opportunity to put it all together and stick on an NFL roster is rapidly narrowing.
How does he fit the Cowboys?
Kuntz possesses the attributes and dimensions to emerge as a potential TE3 and a red-zone asset for the Cowboys, yet he has not yet demonstrated any production during the regular season. His path to securing a spot on the team will be challenging, as he faces competition from Luke Schoonmaker, UDFA DJ Rogers, and fan-favorite UDFA Michael Trigg. To earn a place on the roster, he must excel as a receiver and enhance his blocking skills.
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