2024 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Georgia C Sedrick Van Pran

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will 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 Three selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, I’ll be profiling Georgia C Sedrick Van Pran.

#63 SEDRICK VAN PRAN, C, GEORGIA (R-JUNIOR) – 6-4, 310 pounds

Senior Bowl invite

MEASUREMENTS

THE GOOD

— Has good size, height, and length for the position
— Has a thick, strong build for the trenches
— Experienced starter at center (44 career starts)
— Possesses good athleticism and movement skills for an IOL
— Can either square pull or full pull pull and make blocks in space
— Moves effortlessly to the second level or to the sideline
— Does a good job combo blocking with the guard up to take the off-ball linebacker
— Runs through his blocks with effort, going until the whistle blows
— Can generate a push up front in short-yardage/goal-line situations
— Recognizes exotic blitzes and passes off twists and stunts with the guard
— Aware blocker that recognizes loopers coming to his gap
— Snaps the ball cleanly from under center and in the shotgun
— Shows off his physicality with big blocks on linebackers and safeties in space

THE BAD

— Doesn’t always play with the best knee bend
— Can be more consistent with anchor in pass protection
— Has noticeable balance issues when engaged with defenders
— Tends to lean into his blocks and lunge forward to initiate contact
— Will stumble and fall to the ground on occasion when playing over his feet
— Needs to do a better job of playing with his head on a swivel when freed up in pass protection
— Can be more consistent with his motor in finishing his blocks
— Will have his feet stall at times, allowing defenders to open up his shoulder in pursuit of the quarterback

BIO

— Redshirt junior from New Orleans
— Born Oct.