NFL Draft Profile: Jean Delance, Offensive Tackle, Florida Gators
#56
Pos: OT
Ht: 6037
Wt: 296
Hand: 1018
Arm: 3648
Wing: 8578
DOB:
Eligibility: 2022
Mesquite, TX
Texas
Jean Delance Florida
Gators
Pros:
Quick footed and good balance between his left and right side. Athleticism is very easy to see when watching the tape seeing him move on screens and into the second level. Recognizes the blitz and instinctively sets out wide to counter the rusher. Foot speed is very impressive even with his lighter frame. A battle-tested player that performs well in the pass rush against current NFL players. Does a good job of pass protecting through the whistle and will finish plays consistently. Athleticism allows him to bend well when taking on bull rushers and stay flexible.
Cons:
Will play with physicality but not a lot of play strength and doesn’t move bodies on tape. Has a tendency to hesitate when reaching blocks and will let defenders shoot their gaps and blow up zone runs on his account. Almost always misses his cut blocks and lets defenders play over the top of him. Hand placement and timing are good but there isn’t any firepower in his hands, letting defenders get into his chest even with near 37-inch arms. Anchors poorly and shows lackluster lower body strength.
Summary:
Skinny, long-armed, athletic tackle who is much better in pass pro due to him being athletic but not at all mauling in the run game. Delance is an experienced Florida offensive tackle and has flashy athletic plays where he can get corners to the field on tunnel screens and completely seal off frontside linebackers for cutback lanes on zone runs. He does a good job of understanding where to angle his sets at and understands the power that he is going against. Delance seems like a smart player, knowing that he doesn’t have a lot of anchor but does have the bend, meeting edge rushers closer to the LOS than a stronger tackle would. With his lack of sheer power in the run game and smaller frame at 300 pounds exactly, Delance is going to have to play in a zone scheme in the NFL that will use his athleticism and hide his strength in order to best play to his strengths.
Background:
The Son of Jean and Altavian DeLance, Jean Delance has two siblings - Jalen and Javen. His grandfather Alton Carson played football for Kansas State from 1974-77 and he volunteers his time at the Boys & Girls Club in Austin. He donates toys to the Dell Children’s Medical Center and volunteers in helping clean up the streets in Austin to keep them clean. Delance was born in Eastman, Ga and can play the tuba, flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet and the baritone. Prior to Florida, Delance played two games as a freshman for Texas. Delance was a two-time All-State honoree and was the No.6 recruit in North Texas. He was an anchor for an offense that accumulated over 5,000 total yards, averaging 389.0 ypg, including seven games of 400 yards or more.
In 2017, Delance enrolled at Florida but had to sit out due to transfer rules. In 2018 he played in four games as a reserve offensive lineman before starting the next 37 games for the Gators, mostly at right tackle. He blocked for Heisman Trophy Finalist Kyle Trask to help the Gators lead the nation in passing yards per game (378.6), while ranking eighth nationally in yards per play (7.28) and ninth in yards per game (509.8). Delance was invited to participate at the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2021.
Grades:
Current Player Value/Potential Player Value
6.2/6.8
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