Garrett Dellinger, LG, LSU
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 322
Arm Length: N/A
40-Yard Dash: N/A
10-Yard Split: N/A
3-Cone: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Vertical: N/A
Broad Jump: N/A
Bench Press: N/A
Pros
- Knows how to manipulate the body to create holes.
- Is an easy mover.
- Keeps his legs moving in the run game.
Cons
- Is not a mauler.
- Sometimes comes out of his stance overly aggressive.
- Inconsistent at responding to games.
- Needs to be better at initiating contact.
Notes
- Played in 41 games with 30 starts at LG, LT, and center.
- Missed the final 4 games of 2024 due to an ankle injury.
- LSU went 5-2 in the 7 games he started in 2024.
- 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl participant.
Overview
LSU’s Garrett Dellinger is not your typical SEC offensive lineman. Boasting a desirable size for an IOL, Dellinger is one who wins more so from his wits than his brute strength.
As already stated, Garrett Dellinger is not a mauler. He isn’t going to overwhelm defenders with his strength, especially those bigger and lengthier than him. Because of this, Dellinger sometimes comes out of his stance, firing at his own fault. He’ll come off the line of scrimmage overly aggressive leading him to play off-balance and at the mercy of his opposition. Watching his film, it becomes noticeable that he, too, is aware of this, leading him to become more of a reactionary player. However, this exacerbates things as he is sometimes reluctant to initiate contact, leaving his hands on defenders’ outside shoulder pads. The LSU product is also inconsistent at responding to twists and stunts.
Yet, while he by no means will overwhelm you with his presence, Dellinger tends to win due to his wits. He wins with his technique, finesse, and intelligence rather than natural abilities. Dellinger does a good job at using a rusher’s leverage and momentum against them to manipulate their body when creating holes. From this, he does a good job at keeping his legs running to stay on his block and work to the next level. One of the best things Dellinger does is move around the field. You can tell it’s an effortless movement for him, especially when going downfield on screens or pulling along the line of scrimmage on both runs and passes.
My Two Cents
From my film study on the former Tiger, Dellinger is an incredibly middle-of-the-pack player. He isn’t someone who’ll necessarily win you football games but that doesn’t mean he’ll really lose you any also. In drafting Dellinger, a team knows what they’re going to get.
From my evaluation, I have a Day 3 grade on him. However, he could go late on Day 2, depending on how teams view other prospects at the position. Still, I think Day 3 is a more fair projection, as teams will look to build consistency within their depth.
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