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Georgia football OL Sedrick Van Pran-Granger makes stay-or-go decision

marc weiszer, athens banner-herald
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Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) with the trophy after Georgia defeated the LSU Tigers in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) with the trophy after Georgia defeated the LSU Tigers in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia football’s offensive line got a big boost for 2023 when Sedrick Van Pran-Granger announced Friday he’s returning for another college season instead of declaring for the NFL draft.

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound redshirt sophomore from New Orleans was a second-team All-SEC selection who has started every game — 30 in all — the past two seasons for Georgia. He announced his decision via Twitter.

The NFL deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft was Monday, but Sedrick Granger said Georgia’s draft eligible players including his son got an extension until Thursday after teammate Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car crash early Sunday. The NFL did not respond to a request for comment.

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Van Pran-Granger was listed as the No. 3 center prospect by ESPN.com, but isn’t listed in a top 100 draft prospect list by Dane Brugler of The Athletic or Pro Football Focus.

Georgia lost both its starting tackles Broderick Jones and Warren McClendon who declared for the draft, but returns former five-star Amarius Mims who started both playoff games at right tackle.

Starting guards Xavier Truss and Tate Ratledge are also slated to return.

Van Pran-Granger was described as the possible “favorite” for top center for the 2024 class by ESPN’s Matt Miller before the announcement.

“He has ideal NFL size,” Miller wrote, “while showing the second-level agility to be an impact player in zone schemes. His pass protection toolbox could use a boost, though, as he has allowed eight pressures over the past two years.”

Warren Ericson, a former starter who served as a backup center this season, also announced plans Saturday to give up remaining eligibility and enter the draft. Austin Blaske also has worked at center.

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