Dalton Montgomery

Height:
6-6
Weight:
255
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Corinth, Texas
High School:
Lake Dallas
Major:
Public Health Studies

Appears to have fully recovered from a nagging foot injury that limited development during his first two seasons on ECU’s active roster … Versatility allows option to contribute as both a blocking back (tight end) or on the line of scrimmage at the tackle or guard slot … Once again expected to serve as a front-line blocker on special teams unit for the third-straight year … An outstanding student who has been the recipient of the program’s Jerry T. Brooks Award (recognizing superior academic achievement) in three consecutive seasons.

2017: Played in all 12 games, mostly as a reliable special teams contributor on various kicking and punting units … Made one start (at Memphis) when the Pirates opened the contest in a double tight end package … Did not record any offensive statistics … Bounced back from an idle spring (injury) … Selected as the program’s academic award winner for the third time.

2016: Experienced action in 11 games as a redshirt freshman, primarily in a special teams capacity (blocking duties on punt and kicking squads) … Did not play against SMU in home clash … Named team’s most outstanding student … Sidelined the entire spring with a foot ailment.

2015: Redshirted during true rookie campaign … Participated on offensive scout team … Earned program’s prestigious Jerry T. Brooks Award, along with defensive back Austin Teague … Inked with the Pirates during traditional February signing day period.

High School: An outstanding student who ranked No. 1 in his graduating class and played a key role for an offensive unit that amassed over 5,000 total yards in 2014 … Helped head coach Mike Young and the Falcons complete year with a 9-2 overall record and an unblemished district ledger as a senior … Turned in an impact performance during LDHS’s 45-7 win over Carter-Riverside that included 360 rushing yards on 45 carries – an average of 8.0 yards per attempt … Credited with providing quality quarterback protection that allowed for a 352-yard, seven-touchdown passing performance during a 59-35 victory over Poly … Earned first-team all-district honors and was an honorable mention Class 4A All-State selection … Also named to the all-district squad as a junior in 2013 … Academic achievement encouraged recruitment by Ivy League members (in addition to ECU) … Officially committed to the Pirate program on Dec. 30, 2014 while ECU was in Alabama preparing for the Birmingham Bowl.

Personal: Full name is Dalton Christian Montgomery … Son of David and Cheryl Montgomery … A public health studies major who has been named to the ECU Chancellor’s or Dean’s List for classroom work during each semester in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years.