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Schultz, Dalton

CARD: Panini Contenders 2018
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2026

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Dalton played TE at Stanford from 2015-’17.
  • He caught 55 passes for 555 yards and 5 TDs.
  • Possessing the athletic tools at 6’6″, 242, Schultz was selected in the 4th round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2018 NFL Draft.
  • Hopped into the starting lineup in 2020, and became a reliable target for Dak Prescott.
  • Best season came in 2021 starting 15 of 17 contests, catching 78 passes for 808 yards, 8 TDs and 47 first downs.
  • Unable to secure a long-term deal with the Cowboys, Schultz signed with the Houston Texans in 2023.
  • Immediately became rookie QB CJ Stroud’s favorite 3rd down option, Schultz had 59 catches for 635 yards and 5 TDs.
  • In 2025 only started 6 contests, but caught a career high 82 passes (777 yards and 3 TDs).
  • His 194 receptions and counting as of the 2026 season are a Texans franchise career record for TEs.

NOTES:

I like Dalton and he’s a sneaky late round fantasy selection in the Texans offensive system. A lot of pundits knock Dalton’s blocking skills, but my beef is with the nicks and tears he’s experienced over his college as in 8 seasons, he’s started 78 of 124 contests.