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Buffalo Bills' Round 5 Draft Pick: Fun Facts about Georgia C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger

The Buffalo Bills used the No. 141 overall draft pick to secure a three-year starter from two-time CFP National Champion Georgia.
Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) gives direction during the second half of a NCAA
Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) gives direction during the second half of a NCAA | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Buffalo Bills' fifth-round draft pick's best ability is either his availability or drawing ability.

Georgia center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger is a gritty grappler that carries a unique skill set on and off the field. Drafted by the Bills at No. 141 overall, Van Pran-Granger joins a team that released starting center Mitch Morse earlier this offseason.

Here are three fun facts about three-year Georgia starter, who contributed to back-to-back CFP National Championships:

Decorated Ironman

Van Pran-Granger did not miss a single start (44 consecutive games) in any of the past three seasons. In 2021, he logged more snaps than any other Georgia player en-route to the CFP National Championship. The always-available center won the 2023 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the conference's top offensive lineman.

Pass Pro Prowess

The scrappy center posted elite pass-blocking statistics according to Pro Football Focus. The analytics outlet graded Van Pran-Granger over 1,419 career pass-blocking snaps and charged him with only one sack allowed.

Going against top-tier opposition, Van Pran-Granger permitted only 13 quarterback pressures over 485 pass pro situations and allowed no sacks in 2023.

Off-Field Talent

The 300-pound mauler majored in Art as a UGA student-athlete and has built an impressive drawing portfolio.

The SEC Network featured Van Pran-Granger on social media with the Georgia center creating an impromptu drawing of the Bulldog mascot in the Chik Fil A Peach Bowl press room.


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Ralph Ventre
RALPH VENTRE

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.