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Mile High Report fantasy football takes on Dallen Bentley
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All Mile High Report insights about Dallen Bentley
PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
JJ Zachariason identifies Brentley as one of the established tight ends competing for likely four roster spots, alongside Evan Engram, Justin Joly, Lucas Krull, Adam Trautman, and injured Caleb Lohner, with the expectation that established names will secure the positions.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
The 7th-round rookie played only 6 snaps on offense and 3 on special teams in the preseason game, which Pat Bryant characterizes as not a great sign for his roster prospects.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Bentley, a 7th-round rookie, played only 6 snaps on offense and 3 on special teams. Pat Bryant notes this is not a great sign for his roster prospects.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Bentley is a tight end on Denver's roster; JJ Zachariason notes the future of the tight end position is a total wild card and suggests Denver shouldn't let Bentley's presence preclude them from trying to find a long-term difference maker at the position.PositiveBreakoutAug 21, 2026
Dallen Bentley is a rookie tight end the source is hoping to see get increased targets in the Packers preseason game. Bentley flashed in his final season in college and was incredibly productive, particularly as a redzone monster with the potential to be a difference maker in the red zone. Engram spoke highly of the rookie tight end duo, and the source believes Bentley's redzone strengths should be highlighted with targeted play calls.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Seventh-round pick from Utah with meteoric senior-year production surge (48 catches, 620 yards, 6 TDs after just three catches combined in sophomore and junior years). Saw 23 snaps in preseason opener vs. Falcons with one target (zero catches). Justin Joly notes Bentley has size and blocking ability to have a shot to be a future inline tight end for the franchise; has traits and talent to grow into starting-level player despite steep learning curve as rookie.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Rookie tight end Dallen Bentley has impressed in training camp according to veteran TE Evan Engram, who praised his progress and learning curve in a difficult offense; Engram noted that despite the typical bumps and bruises rookies face, Bentley has been responding well and competing at a high level.NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026
Dallen Bentley's stock is slightly down; like Justin Joly, there haven't been many updates on him during camp and he didn't do anything of note during the Falcons game, purely because Sam Ehlinger hoped to see more by now.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
2026 rookie tight end expected to demonstrate ability to handle the size and strength of the NFL in the blocking game and make plays in the passing game.NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026
Dallen Bentley is a 7th-round rookie tight end who is more of an in-line blocker similar to Adam Trautman. He has been a forgotten man with no training camp updates, but has a chance to shine in the preseason opener against the Falcons, particularly in the run game where his blocking skills will be on display.PositiveDepth ChartJul 28, 2026
7th-round rookie Dallen Bentley will make the practice squad but has a chance to push Adkins for a roster spot; the outcome is uncertain—either could make the team, one or the other could make the team, or both could be on the practice squad.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
Rookie tight end Dallen Bentley will look to push for a roster spot during training camp against returning tight ends Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins.PositiveSleeperJul 24, 2026
Rookie tight end from Utah slipped further than anticipated in the draft and possesses in-line and sneaky pass-catching potential; overlooked in the tight end room conversation.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Utah tight end added on Day 3 of 2026 draft; offers a skillset more similar to Adam Trautman's but with a little bit more receiving potential; the source is uncertain how much to expect from him as a rookie but sees potential in his profile.