Dalton Kincaid Named Rose Bowl Pac-12 Player of the Week
PASADENA, Calif. – University of Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid was named the Rose Bowl Pac-12 Player of the Week after his record-breaking performance in Utah's 43-42 win over No. 7 USC.
The Las Vegas, Nev., native recorded 16 catches on 16 targets for a career-high 234 receiving yards and one touchdown. His 16 receptions is the most by a player in the FBS this season with his 234 yards ranking first among FBS tight ends (fifth overall).
His 16 catches was also the most by a Utah tight end in program history, tying for second all-time. The 234 receiving yards the senior brought down is second all-time at Utah and is the most by a Utah tight end since at least 1996.
Through seven games this season, Kincaid leads all FBS tight ends in total receptions (39) and total receiving yards (558). His six receiving scores also ranks first among tight ends in the Power Five with his 14.31 yards per reception leading all Pac-12 tight ends this season.
Against USC, Kincaid was responsible for 10 of Utah's 31 first downs with eight of his 16 catches going for 15 yards or longer. He was also key in extending drives for the Utes, converting on five third downs with receptions for 23, 19, 17, 12 and 11 yards which included three third down conversions on Utah's game winning drive.
Over the last 21 games at Utah, Kincaid has scored 14 touchdowns (6 in 2022, 8 in 2021), giving him 33 total receiving touchdowns in his career, which ranks second among all active FBS players (first among tight ends). His 2,291 career receiving yards (1,082 yards at Utah) is the most by any active tight end in the FBS as well.
Dalton Kincaid • 2022 Awards & Accolades
- Rose Bowl Pac-12 Player of the Week (Oct. 18)
- Reese's Senior Bowl Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 17)
- AFCA Good Works Team Watch List
- John Mackey Award Watch List
- Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
- Pac-12 Preseason All-Conference Honorable Mention
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