Finding Broncos: Grant Delpit, S, LSU | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-2 (86th percentile)

Weight: 213 (74th %)

Arms: 30-3/8 inches (11th %)

Hands: 9-1/8 inches (33rd %)

Combine Results

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Stats

Pros

Can break up passes at the catch point
Very physical as a run defender
Played through an ankle injury in 2019
Forces TEs to adjust due to physical press
Good size & length that he uses well in coverage
Has good anticipation
Puts body into it when making a stop
Has good range & sideline-to-sideline speed
Quick to fire downhill to avoid blockers
More consistent coverage in 2018 when healthy
Reads the QB & developing routes very well
A physical force in the middle of the field

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Cons

Hips are not loose, leading to fluidity concerns
Doesn’t come to balance as a tackler
Angles are poor coming downhill
Lacks true deep range
Lots of missed tackles
Reasons for missing tackles is a long list
Not the smoothest with transitions
Concerns about durability are there
Bad weight on frame

Overview

Grant Delpit was once viewed as the top safety in the class but has since tumbled down some boards. His ankle injury and major tackling issues have led to that precipitous drop. He does well when playing in coverage and he never takes a play off.

There is also bad weight on Delpit's frame that teams will want to be cleaned up. With the play-making traits that he has, Delpit can end up being a really good safety in the NFL, but hammering home proper tackling technique and making him more consistent in that area is a must for NFL teams.

Fit with Broncos

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Grade: No. 36 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 2

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