Sedrick Van Pran-Granger

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Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
No. 62 – Buffalo Bills
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-23) October 23, 2001 (age 22)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school: Warren Easton
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
College: Georgia (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 5 / Pick: 141
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (born October 23, 2001) is an American football center for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia where he won two national championships.

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Amateur career

Van Pran attended Warren Easton Charter High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. [1] He was a four-year starter at center in high school. He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football. [2] [3]

After spending his true freshman year in 2020 as a backup, Van Pran started all 15 games at center in 2021. [4] [5] He was part of the team that defeated Alabama in the National Championship. [6] He returned to Georgia as the starter in 2022. [7] [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		298 lb
(135 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		5.20 s1.77 s2.98 s4.82 s7.46 s22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [9] [10]

Van Pran-Granger was selected in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Weiszer, Marc (January 16, 2020). "Center of attention". Online Athens. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ Brown, Nathan (August 17, 2019). "Warren Easton center Sedrick Van Pran announces verbal commitment to Georgia". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ Brown, Nathan (August 18, 2019). "Here's why Sedrick Van Pran decided to join Georgia's uber-talented lineman-loaded Class of 2020". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ Towers, Chip (August 20, 2021). "Georgia's offensive line getting settled with Sedrick Van Pran at center". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ Sedrick Van Pran-Granger: One “Amazing” reason why he is a great choice for SEC Media Days
  6. ↑ Blinder, Alan (January 10, 2022). "How Georgia Beat Alabama to Win College Football's National Championship". The New York Times. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  7. ↑ Riley, Connor (July 28, 2022). "If Georgia football offensive line is going to take the next step, it will be led by center Sedrick Van Pran". DawgNation. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ Riley, Connor (April 24, 2022). "As Kirby Smart issues challenge, Sedrick Van Pran takes up mantle of being a Georgia football leader". DawgNation. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Sedrick Van Pran-Granger Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Sedrick Van Pran-Granger College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  11. ↑ Ventre, Ralph (April 27, 2024). "Buffalo Bills' Round 5 Draft Pick: Fun Facts about Georgia C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
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