Zack Kuntz-TE-ODU

Mar 5, 2023 at 8:33 AM

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Smaller school TE that just killed it at the Combine but still might get lost in the shuffle in an extremely deep TE class. Outstanding size and speed for the position, willing blocker but needs coaching in that area, dependable target with great hands, also a monster in the YAC department.

Old Dominion's Zach Kuntz basically had Mike Gesicki's combine.

And in this TE class he'll probably be available in the third or fourth round. Dude is 6'7" and 255 pounds. pic.twitter.com/rHrojNErZF
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) March 5, 2023

.@ODUFootball TE Zack Kuntz is the tallest player (6' 7 3/8") with a 40+ inch vertical jump at the Combine since 2003. 🔥

📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/7v68TKRbNJ
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2023

Movement skills on display pic.twitter.com/kp4WBIV4Vb
— Joel Chandler (@BengalScoutJoel) March 5, 2023

Watching Zach Kuntz for obvious reasons. He's a willing blocker, he has the power, he's just technically a mess. If someone can teach him how to use his hands and hips, he could get good at it. pic.twitter.com/QPJs1pqAve
— Joel Chandler (@BengalScoutJoel) March 5, 2023

Zack Kuntz / TE / #80

6'8 / 251lbs / Junior

ODU is down by Six with only a couple minutes left in the 4th Q. Zack lines up in the slot and runs a Corner Route to the nearest Pylon. The subtle step inside stifles the DB and allows for Zack to make a routine catch! #HTTC 🫡 pic.twitter.com/BDvqlBH2rn
— The Podfather (@TheBurgundyZone) February 28, 2023

Another play of Zack Kuntz showing off his footwork to create separation in his routes. For a guy who's 6'8 he moves very well for his size. #HTTC 🫡 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/9n6YZmRJv0
— The Podfather (@TheBurgundyZone) February 28, 2023

It's 4th and 8 for ODU late in the fourth Quarter and they're losing.

Zack Kuntz answers the call for ODU by securing a contested catch at the sideline to move the chains! #HTTC 🫡 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/DsHYUXS8A2
— The Podfather (@TheBurgundyZone) February 28, 2023

Another example of Zack Kuntz as a blocker but this time in Pass Protection.

Zack correctly moves to the center of the Pocket to pick up the extra blitzer but we can see the improper technique lead to him being driven backwards. #HTTC #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/dvUqBiT3lD
— The Podfather (@TheBurgundyZone) February 28, 2023

Mar 19, 2023 at 8:46 AM

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Got the size and desire. I can get behind this kind of pick. Anyone that can allow us to run two TE sets and be equally dangerous passing and running.

Mar 19, 2023 at 12:25 PM

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Hell of a target in the Red Zone.

Any idea what round he may go?

Mar 19, 2023 at 12:37 PM

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Would love to hear the broadcast team say his name. Lol

Mar 19, 2023 at 3:20 PM

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Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
Hell of a target in the Red Zone.

Any idea what round he may go?

3-5th most places

Mar 21, 2023 at 1:02 PM

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Originally posted by pd24:
Would love to hear the broadcast team say his name. Lol

yes. this. Please draft him, Lynch. Don't care if he makes the roster.

Mar 24, 2023 at 2:58 PM

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Amazing ability.
If he's tough, got a good brain and attitude and can learn to block then they should use a 3rd on him ...

[ Edited by maxsmart on Mar 24, 2023 at 3:03 PM ]

Mar 25, 2023 at 7:36 AM

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So that's two players from Old Dominion I hope they draft. What's the most players drafted from there in a single year?

Mar 25, 2023 at 9:01 AM

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Originally posted by btthepunk:
So that's two players from Old Dominion I hope they draft. What's the most players drafted from there in a single year?

Would be pretty cool if they can do it. I love it when college teammates get drafted or the rarer case of high school teammates drafted on the same team.

Originally posted by Luckycharms:

Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
Hell of a target in the Red Zone.

Any idea what round he may go?

3-5th most places

Id say after pick 70 or so its going to be hard to know who is available and who isn't. Hoping we can keep our 3rds (FS, RT, DE) and then we can see what TE is available in the 5th or we can move up if there is a run on them.

Mar 25, 2023 at 4:48 PM

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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Hoping we can keep our 3rds (FS, RT, DE) and then we can see what TE is available in the 5th or we can move up if there is a run on them.

If they love a TE, they could use a 3rd ...

Mar 26, 2023 at 7:49 PM

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One of my favorite players in this draft. Mismatch in the endzone/red zone. Worth using one of those 3 picks at the end of the 3rd.

Mar 31, 2023 at 9:11 PM

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I was intrigued by him after watching the combine looking for someone to take in the 3rd or 5th round. Fast, quick, caught the ball well. Blocking concerns.

Apr 6, 2023 at 2:29 PM

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I need Zack Kuntz for Tight Ends because he is pretty good for tall and amazing ability for jumper about 40 inch. Wow! He can running fast well and catch the balls and can block too. I need him for the 49ers please!

Aug 29, 2023 at 6:53 PM

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Jets waived him.

Aug 29, 2023 at 8:24 PM

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Originally posted by btthepunk:
Jets waived him.

Might be worth a look with Latu out for the season but I have a feeling that Kuntz's football future is in the XFL.