2022 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Florida OL Jean Delance

From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling an offensive line prospect that has some key areas in his game that need to be addressed as he heads to the league, but also possesses some impressive tape with physical traits that you cannot teach.

#56 Jean Delance, OL, Florida(R-Senior) – 6037, 296lb

Shrine Bowl Invite

Measurements

— Has great length with an impressive wingspan for the position
— A good athlete for the position in terms of his ability to get out of his stance and work in space
— Can climb to the second level of the defense to pick up linebackers and safeties
— Long arms allow him to land punch on defenders before they can get into his framework
— Can reach block defenders in the run game and does a good job turning their shoulders away from the play side to create a seal in the run game
— Can wash defensive linemen down the LOS when asked to down block
— Will neutralize the pass rush of some of the best edge defenders when he lands his punch with arms extended, having the ability to mirror and maintain his block
— Can recognize stunts and twists coming off the edge, having the wherewithal to pick them up
— Showed notable improvement from 2020 to 2021 tape in terms of consistency and play strength
— Showed versatility in college, playing both inside and outside

— Lacks the ideal height and mass you want at the tackle position
— Foot quickness varies in terms of being able to set the depth of the pocket in his pass set and mirror defenders laterally
— Can struggle to change direction quickly in space in order to adjust to defenders
— Needs to do a better job sustaining his blocks past first contact
— Loves to lean and drop his head on blocks, leading to whiffed attempts
— Can do a better job knocking down defender’s hands when hand fighting to prevent a false punch
— Doesn’t generate a lot of power in the run game
— Ends up on the ground far more than you would like to see due to lack of balance and play strength
— Could move inside to guard, but would struggle against sheer size and power should he not be able to add mass/strength
— Sixth-year senior that will be an older rookie and need some development
— Tries to get a jump on the snap on occasion, leading to false start penalties

— Redshirt Senior prospect from Mesquite, TX
— A two-time all-state honoree in high school that was selected to participate in the 2016 Under Armour All-America Game
— Originally committed to Texas where he appeared in two games before redshirting
— Sat out the 2017 season as he transferred from Texas to Florida
— Played in the first four games of 2018 as a reserve OL for the Gators
— Started all 13 games on the offensive line with most of his action coming at tackle with some exposure to guard
— Started at right tackle in all 12 games of the season in 2020
— Opted to use final year of eligibility in 2021 where he started in 12 games at right tackle
— SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2020
— Is a musician in his free time and can play the tuba, flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, and the baritone
— Volunteers time at the Boys & Girls Club in Austin and donates toys to the Dell Children’s Medical Center and volunteers in helping clean up the streets in Austin to keep them clean

Jean Delance took the unconventional way to Gainesville, Florida, starting out committed to his home state Longhorns where he saw brief action his freshman season before deciding to transfer away from home and go from one prestigious football program to another.