Deland Thomas gives Gardner-Webb a big-bodied, blocking-first tight end with red-zone upside
Deland Thomas is a 6-foot-4, 238-pound tight end who was described by Gardner-Webb as a returning starter, one of the Big South’s top receivers at the position, and a strong, athletic blocker in the 2022 season[1]. The appeal here is the rare combo of size, catch-radius, and physicality: he can help in the run game, stress defenders underneath, and be a veteran presence in a veteran offense[1]. If a team wants a tight end who can do the dirty work and still flash as a receiver, Thomas looks like a useful fit.
