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*Grant Delpit, SS, LSU
Selected: Round 2, Pick 12, Overall Pick 44 by Browns
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Name: *Grant Delpit
College: LSU
Number: 7
School Bio/Stats Link: HERE
Height: 6-2 Weight: 213
Position: Pos2: FS
Class/Draft Year: Jr/2020
40 Low: 4.40 40 Time: 4.50 40 High: 4.59
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Projected High: Mid-Late 1st Low: Mid 2nd
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Data Scout Notes: 2020: 01/15/20-Announced Early Entry into 2020 NFL Draft...**2019: ThorpeWinner/ThorpeFinalist/1stC...P1stC/P1stDS/PWCamp/PNagurski/PThorpe/PBednarik/P1stM...AFCA 1st team All-American, AP 1st team All-American, Walter Camp 1st team All-American, FWAA 1s t
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*Grant Delpit, LSU, Player News
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Grant Delpit is tired of questions about his tackling. They've become inevitable. They've been lobbed at the LSU safety since he returned from a high ankle sprain in the middle of the 2019 season. It was no surprise that it was the fourth question Delpit fielded after the Cleveland Browns selected him with the No. 44 pick in the second round of the NFL draft. "I'm so tired of hearing that I can't tackle," Delpit said Friday night. "I might tackle you for asking that question." Delpit laughed. But the fr ustration is real. NFL executives, coaches and scouts all had similar questions.They were most certainly the reason a former unanimous All-American, the 2019 Thorpe Award winner for nation's top defensive back, fell to the second round. Delpit was the third safety selected in the draft. He followed Alabama's Xavier McKinney to the New York Giants (No. 36) and Lenoir-Rhyne's Kyle Dugger to the New England Patriots (No. 37). "It was a humbling experience," Delpit said. "It was." In Cleveland, Delpi t will be in familiar company. He's joining former LSU wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, plus former teammates cornerback Greedy Williams and linebacker Jacob Phillips, who the Browns selected No. 97 overall in the third round. Delpit s aid Cleveland is turning into the "LSU of the North," where he and Williams will make up "the best" secondary in the NFL. "Headline it," Delpit said. "All caps." - Baton Rouge Advocate
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020  SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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Lingering questions remain for NFL executives and scouts on LSU safety Grant Delpit. Last month in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, the former Tiger, Houston native and former four-star high school prospect addressed much of the criticism that he felt ha s come his way from those that'll be making the decision of when to draft him in two weeks when the league conducts the NFL Draft virtually April 23-25, saying he garnered "a lot of hate and slander from the media and the experts." From the scout's persp ective observing and grading Delpit's Pro Day in Baton Rouge Wednesday afternoon, the LSU safety - who has been projected as high as a late first-round draft choice - pieced together a solid performance.Delpit didn't go through the on-field portio n of the Combine, as he was coming off playing the majority of the 2019 season with a high ankle sprain but posted a 4.39 40-yard dash during his Pro Day, a number that would've been the second-fastest time behind Louisiana Tech's L'Jarius Sneed. And whi le the times and the measurements, at 6-2, 213, stack up to a top-round grade, the scout still wonders if Delpit's junior season with the Tigers lacked the appropriate level of motivation. "He was faster than I thought he was. He had three years at LSU. As a scout though, you ask yourself if he played better as a sophomore," the scout told the USA TODAY Network. "A lot of times when kids declare, they don't play as hard when you see on tape sometime that year. But before, he would make the plays. - The News-Star
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Grant Delpit, SS, LSU,...One of the top defensive backs in LSU history, winning the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's best defensive back in 2019...Became third player in LSU history to win the Thorpe Award, joining first round NF L Draft picks in Patrick Peterson (2010) and Morris Claiborne (2011)...A consensus All-American at safety...Became the first LSU player named first team Walter Camp All-America in consecutive seasons since running back Charles Alexander in 1977-78...LSU' s starting safety in 13 games in 2019...Missed the Arkansas game with an injury...Completely healthy now and has been a big reason for LSU's defense playing its best football of the season...Makes plays all over the field...In 13 games, has recorded 59 t ackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions and a sack...Also added a fumble recovery and eight passes defended. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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Receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Grant Delpit are among a half dozen players from LSU's national championship team who've stated their intention to enter this spring's NFL draft. Offensive linemen Saahdiq Charles and Lloyd Cushnberry, and linebackers Patrick Queen and Jacob Phillips also announced their intention to turn pro. Jefferson led LSU in catches with 111 and ranked second on the team with 1,540 yards receiving. finishing with nine catches for 106 yards in a 42-25 victory over Clemson in Mon day night's national title game in New Orleans. Delpit was a first-team All-American in 2018 who's production also picked up in the closing weeks of the season. He had five solo tackles, a sack and forced fumble in the national title game. He also interc epted two passes this season. - AP College Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor and LSU defensive back Grant Delpit headline the 2019 AFCA FBS Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and curren tly selects teams in all five of its divisions. What makes these teams so special is that they are the only ones chosen exclusively by the men who know the players the best - the coaches themselves.A two-time AFCA All-American, Taylor picked up hi s second straight Doak Walker Award in 2019 after rushing for 1,909 yards and 21 touchdowns. His rushing yards and rushing touchdowns are second in the nation behind fellow All-American Chuba Hubbard of Oklahoma State. If you include his receiving statis tics, Taylor had 2,118 yards from scrimmage and 26 total touchdowns. The 2019 Thorpe Award winner, Delpit earned his second straight AFCA All-America honor by recording 56 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions and eight passes defe nded from his safety position. He is a leader on an LSU defense that allowed only 37 points over the final three games of the season. - American Football Coaches Association
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PAYCOM JIM THORPE AWARD WINNER: Grant Delpit, LSU,...In 13 games, Delpit recorded 56 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and a sack. He added a fumble recovery and eight passes defended for a Tiger defense that allowed only 37 points ov er the final three games of the season. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB Grant Delpit, LSU,...Delpit, a finalist for the Thorpe Award, earned first team All-SEC for the second straight year. He's fourth on the team with 56 tackles to go along with 3.0 tackles for loss, one sack and two pa ss interceptions. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 THORPE AWARD FINALIST: Grant Delpit, LSU,...Delpit, a unanimous All-America as a sophomore in 2018, ranks fourth on the LSU team in tackles with 50. He's also recorded two tackles for loss, has six passes defended and an interception for the No. 1 r anked Tigers. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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Grant Delpit's numbers are down this season compared to the big-play bonanza he produced during his 2018 All-America campaign -- and that makes perfect sense to fellow LSU safety Jacoby Stevens. "He's a unanimous All-American, so a lot of people aren't g oing to test him," Stevens said. "Stats don't tell the whole game. He can shut down a whole side of the field," Stevens added, noting that opposing teams apparently weren't fooled by Delpit's jersey switch this year from No. 9 to No. 7. "You can see it o n film sometimes. Quarterbacks kind of look and they see 7 and they just go the other way. He can't get a stat on that. He's a good ball player. He hasn't changed."While a big year statistically would help Delpit's already considerable NFL draft c redentials next spring, he can appreciate that having a big year individually can still be unsatisfying if team goals aren't met. This season, Delpit has one interception, one fumble recovery, no sacks, 1 + tackles for loss and four passes defended throu gh seven games. But LSU is unbeaten, ranked second in the Top 25 poll and very much in the CFP conversation. "I'm pretty tough on myself to make a lot of plays. But I kind of understand you can't make all the plays, all the tackles and all the intercepti ons," Delpit said. "Just as long as I'm doing my job, as long as we're playing great as a defense, it doesn't matter who makes the play or anything like that - just as long as we win." LSU coach Ed Orgeron calls Delpit "very unselfish." - AP College Foot ball
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PRESEASON COACHES ALL-SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM: DB Grant Delpit, LSU,...Delpit led the SEC in interceptions with five and finished second in the league in passes defended with 14 a year ago as he earned unanimous All-America honor s...One of just nine players in LSU history to earn unanimous All-America honors...Will wear No. 7 this year as a junior after wearing No. 9 his first two years with the Tigers. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Grant Delpit, LSU, Jr.,...Delpit is coming of a season that saw him lead the SEC in interceptions (5) and rank No. 2 in the league in passes defended (14). He also led the Tigers in s acks (5.0), finished third in tackles (74), and added another 10.5 tackles for loss. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYERS TO WATCH: Grant Delpit, DB, Junior, LSU,...Delpit lead the Southeastern Conference interceptions (5) and ranked No. 2 in the league in passes defended (14). He led the Tigers in sacks (5.0), finished thir d in tackles (74), and added another 10.5 tackles for loss. For his outstanding defensive play as a sophomore in 2018, Delpit was one of five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST: DB Grant Delpit, LSU,...A year ago, Delpit led the Southeastern Conference interceptions (5) and ranked No. 2 in the league in passes defended (14). He also led the Tigers in sacks (5.0), finished third i n tackles (74), and added another 10.5 tackles for loss on his way to becoming only the ninth unanimous All-America in school history. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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The Football Writers Association of America released its 2019 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List today, selecting 92 defensive standouts from 65 schools in all 10 Division I FBS conferences plus independents on a roster that includes four returning player s from last season's FWAA All-America team. Grant Delpit, a junior safety from LSU, tops the list as the lone returning Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalist and FWAA first-team All-American from last season.Joining him on the list are three other retur ning 2018 FWAA second-team All-Americans in Virginia cornerback Bryce Hall, Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes, and Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo. Alabama leads the team count with four representatives – linebackers Anfernee Jennings and D ylan Moses, end Raekwon Davis and cornerback Trevon Diggs. In addition to Delpit, LSU boasts linebacker Jacob Phillips and cornerback Kristian Fulton on the list to tie Iowa State, Notre Dame and Penn State with three members each. There are 16 schools w ith two members on the list. - Bronko Nagurski Award
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The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame has released the 2019 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List. The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award annually recognizes the best defensive back in college football. The award is based on performance on the field, athletic abi lity and character. As such, it is considered one of the most coveted awards in college football.This list includes 46 of the nation's best defensive backs, representing 10 conferences and 1 Independent. The preseason watch list is selected by a s creening committee who compiles a list of 30-50 players. This list is not final and players who have outstanding seasons are added as the season progresses. The award recipient is selected by the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Selection Committee, whic h boasts members of the NCFAA, an Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in-house award committee, former Paycom Jim Thorpe Award recipients, and sportswriters and college football journalists throughout the country. - Paycom Jim Thorpe Award
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PRESEASON PAYCOM JIM THORPE AWARD WATCH LIST: Grant Delpit, LSU, Jr.,...One of only nine unanimous All-Americas in LSU history, Delpit led the Southeastern Conference interceptions (5) and ranked No. 2 in the league in passes defended (14) in 2018. He led the Tigers in sacks (5.0), finished third in tackles (74), and added another 10.5 tackles for loss. For his outstanding defensive play as a sophomore in 2018, Delpit was one of five finalist for the Nagurski Trophy as well as being a first team Al l-SEC selection. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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2019 PRESEASON BEDNARIK AWARD CANDIDATE: S Grant Delpit, LSU,...A year ago during his All-America season, Delpit lead the Southeastern Conference interceptions (5) and ranked No. 2 in the league in passes defended (14). He led the Tigers in sacks (5.0), finished third in tackles (74), and added another 10.5 tackles for loss. For his outstanding defensive play as a sophomore in 2018, Delpit was one of five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy. Delpit, who is the only Bednarik Award semifinalist from a year ago back in 2019, has already been tabbed as a preseason All-American by several publications. - LSU Football
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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Grant Delpit arrived at Southeastern Conference media days with a day-old haircut, a blue suit and an LSU pin on his lapel. LSU's All-American safety says he's building his brand, and at least for now, it'll mirror the business professional look he prese nted when he represented LSU for the first time at the annual event in Hoover, Alabama. Just what is Delpit's brand? The player himself isn't certain. Lloyd Cushenberry, LSU's starting center, said Delpit "obviously has the look," gesturing over at Delpi t across the interview room inside the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-Wynfrey Hotel."He's the pretty boy," Cushenberry said. "That's his brand." Starting quarterback Joe Burrow added his thought: "Really, really good football player." "He's going to mak e a lot of money playing football," Burrow said. Delpit is a key to LSU's rise back into national contention. Ed Orgeron called him "the best player in the country," during his opening remarks at the podium Monday. - Baton Rouge Advocate
(DS#1 SS) Jr/2020 SS *Grant Delpit, LSU
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Ed Orgeron has seen plenty of talented defensive backs in his coaching career, from Hall of Fame safety Troy Polamalu during his stint as defensive line coach at Southern Cal, to his recent years at LSU with first-round picks like safety Jamal Adams and cornerback Tre'Davious White. As far as a collective group, Orgeron said the defensive backs on LSU's 2019 football team may top all the ones he's seen in his 35 years of coaching. "This may be one of the best secondaries I've ever been around," Orgeron said in an interview on 104.5 ESPN's "Off the Bench" Thursday morning.LSU lost cornerback Greedy Williams, a finalist for the Thorpe Award in 2018, to the NFL draft; but out of the five listed defensive back positions, LSU returns four defensive b acks that started in at least four games, including unanimous All-American safety Grant Delpit, who will wear the team's coveted No. 7 jersey this season. Kristian Fulton, a 6-foot, 192-pound senior corner, may have departed for the NFL had he not suffer ed a foot injury that required season-ending surgery - and a permanent screw in his left foot - in a Week 10 win at Arkansas. - Baton Rouge Advocate
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It's looking like three of the four starters should be First rounders in the future with two of them top 10's. Loaded. All of them should be in the news pretty heavy most the season.
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