Tulane UDFA Signing! Derrick Graham Scouting Report
Patrick Harkness • April 29, 2026
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Derrick Graham- @DerrickGraham0
6-4/314
Scouting Report:
Versatile and technically sound offensive tackle who anchored the left side for Tulane after transfers from Texas A&M and Troy. Excelled in pass protection with solid run blocking and a high football IQ in spread-to-run schemes.
Strengths
- Sound pass protection fundamentals:
- Quick feet and excellent mirror ability allow him to stay square to edge rushers. Uses active, powerful hands to punch, redirect, and control with precision while rarely allowing pressures.
- Functional strength and anchor:
- Plays with good leverage, balance, and core power to handle bull rushes and maintain his ground against both power and speed rushers in the run and pass game.
- High football IQ and experience:
- Multi-year starter with extensive reps at left tackle. Quick to diagnose stunts and blitzes, communicates effectively pre-snap, and provides veteran leadership on the offensive line.
- Athleticism and length for the position:
- Solid movement skills and bend for a 6-4, 314-pound tackle. Uses long arms to keep defenders at bay and recovers well when initially beaten.
- Competitive toughness and run blocking:
- Plays with a nasty streak and high effort. Improved drive blocking and ability to sustain blocks downfield, contributing to a productive Tulane offense.
Scouts praise his combination of technical refinement, starting production, durability, and high-floor traits as a reliable UDFA offensive lineman who can compete for depth/backup roles immediately while developing into a potential starter with continued strength gains. Immediate impact player on special teams and the offensive line.
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Tulane Green Wave fans have plenty to celebrate this cycle and previous. According to the latest 247Sports composite rankings, the Green Wave have landed the two highest-rated recruits in program history for the Class of 2026, and they’re not just any two prospects. Tylan George, the massive interior offensive lineman from West Monroe High School in Louisiana, sits at No. 1 with a 0.8939 rating. The 6’3”, 310-pound 4-star prospect has been a dominant force on the offensive line, earning praise for his pancake block totals and elite strength (515-pound squat, 315 bench as a junior). George brings immediate size, power, and local pride to an offensive line room that’s hungry for impact talent. Right behind him at No. 2 is Jordyn Crites, the 6’6”, 255-260 pound defensive lineman from Friendswood High School in Texas. Crites recently earned his 4-star upgrade and a 0.8926 composite, making him one of the most athletic and long defensive linemen in the class (83-inch wingspan, 4.8 forty, 530-pound squat). He played both defensive end and tight end in high school and brings versatility, length, and upside that fits perfectly in Will Hall’s defensive scheme. Together, George and Crites represent a seismic shift in Tulane recruiting. Not only are they the top two in the 2026 class, but their ratings mark a new ceiling for what the Green Wave can attract. One bolsters the trenches on offense with mauling power; the other adds length and explosiveness on defense. Both have potential to contribute early and raise the floor (and ceiling) for their respective position groups. This isn’t just a good class, it’s a statement. Tulane is no longer just competing for regional talent; they’re landing blue-chip prospects who have Power conference offers and are choosing to build something special in New Orleans. The Green Wave are trending up, and these two are the new faces of that ascent. #RollWave #RMFW Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X