2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Dallin Holker, TE, Colorado State

Dallin Holker is a reliable receiving TE for Colorado State who showcases good hands. Hula Bowl scout Chris Spooner breaks down Holker as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Dallin Holker, #5
School (Code)	Colorado State (COST)
DOB, Class Yr	4/7/2000, 4th Year Jr.
Height, Weight	6031, 231
40 Yd Dash	4.60e
Arms, Hands	3368, 1028
Position/Depth	TE/1
Honors/Captainship	2023 Team captain
Season Viewed (yr)	2023
Games Watched	COUN, TNMI, WAST
Scout Name / Date	Chris Spooner, 10/2/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023	4 GP, 26 Rec, 363 Yds, 5 TDs
2022	3 GP, 9 Rec, 86 Yds, 1 TD
2021	13 GP, 14 Rec, 200 Yds, 1 TD; 1 Rush, 15 Yds
2018	12 GP, 19 Rec, 235 Yds, 1 TD

Player Summary:

Transfer from BYU. First-year starter. Older prospect. Freshman season in 2018, then spent 2019 and 2020 on a mission trip before returning to BYU in 2021 for sophomore season. Missed most of the 2022 season with an ankle injury. Poor height and weight, yet good overall length and hand size for the position. Fairly filled out frame; doesn’t look like there is much room to add weight. Is used both as an in-line tight end and split out wide in the slot in Colorado State’s offensive scheme. Is an adequate blocker for his size. Has good speed and moves his feet well to stay in good position. Uses size advantage on outside well when blocking smaller defensive backs. Has enough strength and solid technique to be an effective second-level blocker on linebackers. Moves well in the open field. Has adequate speed and the ability to sink hips, bend at the waist, and duck defenders. Shows good catch technique; catches the ball with his hands well out in front of his body. Soft hands. Makes good use of head fakes and stutter steps at the top of his routes to freeze defenders and gain separation. Tracks the ball in the air well for a receiver of his size. Shows good concentration and ability to catch the ball over his shoulder. Does not have the weight to be a consistent in-line blocker at the next level. Will likely be used exclusively in the slot as a wide receiver or “Big Slot” rather than as a traditional tight end. Occasionally stops moving his feet when blocking, allowing quicker defenders to gain the advantage and get past him. Has a tendency to hesitate and can seem unsure of his blocking assignment. Is not strong enough to consistently block defensive linemen/edge rushers. Slow reaction time at the snap of the ball can put him in poor position both as a blocker and in getting open for his QB. Lacks a second gear to kick into the open field after catch.