Dallen Bentley
Denver BroncosOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Utah · Big 12
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 79 | 47 | 645 | 5 | 9 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Utah · 2026 draft class
Dallen Bentley transformed from an afterthought on Utah's depth chart into an All-Big 12 tight end and NFL Combine invite, fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing for his favorite childhood team. The Ephraim, Utah native transferred to Utah from Snow College ahead of the 2023 season, but injuries and players ahead of him prevented significan't involvement early-he entered 2025 with just three catches for 20 yards through his first two Division I seasons. Everything changed in 2025 when Bentley finally got his opportunity. He saw action in all 12 games, starting 11 at tight end, and emerged as one of the Big 12's most productive tight ends. His performance earned All-Big 12 Third Team honors and a John Mackey Award semifinalist nod. At 6'5", 255 pounds, Bentley possesses the size and athleticism to be an effective receiving tight end at the next level. Scouts note his impressive explosiveness and ability to track the deep ball over his shoulder-rare traits for a tight end. He lays out well to make catches outside his frame and serves as a good receiver underneath. Perhaps most importantly for his NFL projection, Bentley is a strong run blocker with impressive strength, giving him three-down value. However, his consistency catching through contact needs improvement, and his limited production prior to 2025 raises development questions. His NFL Combine invite and East-West Shrine Bowl selection will be crucial opportunities to validate his breakout season. DraftTek ranks him as the 15th tight end with a late-round projection.
Strengths
- NFL Combine invite
- East-West Shrine Bowl selection
- All-Big 12 Third Team (2025)
- John Mackey Award semifinalist
- Good explosiveness for TE
- Tracks deep ball well over shoulder
- Lays out for catches outside frame
- Strong run blocker with impressive strength
- Good receiver underneath
- Breakout 2025 validated potential
Concerns
- Catche's inconsistently through contact
- Limited production before 2025 (3 catches in 2 years)
- Late bloomer raises development questions
- One-year wonder concerns
- Not elite speed or separation
- JUCO transfer limited experience
- Blocking technique still developing
Honors
NFL Combine invite; East-West Shrine Bowl; All-Big 12 Third Team; John Mackey Award semifinalist; Utah local product