2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Xavier Delgado, OG, Missouri

Xavier Delgado is a quality pass protector for the Missouri offensive line. Hula Bowl scout Syrus Amirian breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Delgado as an NFL Prospect in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Xavier Delgado, 72
School (Code)	MOUN
DOB, Class Yr	6/20/00, Senior
Height, Weight	6042, 329
40 Yd Dash	5.30
Arms, Hands	3334, 0834
Position/Depth	LG/1
Honors/Captainship	N/A
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	UGA, Auburn, LaTech, Kansas St
Scout Name / Date	Syrus Amirian / 10/4/2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	4 gp, 4 starts (260 snaps)
2021	12 gp, 8 starts (687 snaps)
2020	9 gp, 8 starts, (465 snaps)
2019	12 gp (147 snaps)
2018	1 gp (12 snaps)

Player Summary:

LG Starter, Sr. Possesses good weight and good height along with a thick, built, upper body. Although he plays guard, he is better in the pass game than run game. In pass protection, he does a good job. His best attributes are his awareness and mental processing which gives him the ability to protect against the blitz and stunts. He owns solid initial quickness which allows him to get a good first punch and also possesses above-average lateral quickness. Despite his first punch, he exhibits below-average hand use and has trouble latching onto his blocking assignment. He plays with a wide base and has substandard base strength/leverage. His balance is below-average. He is top heavy and light in his rear end. He does not have good hip sink/anchor, stands high, leans forward, and ducks his head over his body. In the run game, he is average. He has useful size and ordinary strength. He is quick off the ball. Has decent athleticism which results in fair pulling ability who does an honorable job in the second level. He does a great job of getting to and sealing the edge on outside run plays. He is so-so in space due to his mediocre athleticism and below-average balance.

Scheme Fit:

LG/RG

Power Statement:

Delgado is a good pass protector, and average in the run game with the potential to add value in both areas down the road. He has considerable pass-protecting attributes and ordinary run game attributes with room for improvement in both areas. He is an intriguing pro prospect, who with the proper development can add value to an NFL team.