Bud Delva brings disruptive juice inside for Oregon State
Bud Delva is a former Oregon State defensive tackle whose calling card was a rare mix of strength and quickness in the middle; in the 2014 season, he started nine games, posted 30 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks. He wasn’t just eating blocks — he flashed real pass-rush pop and takeaway ability, including forced and recovered fumbles, which makes him the kind of interior defender coaches love for havoc plays. At 6-foot-3 and 299 pounds, he fit as a sturdy, energetic gap penetrator who could help a team win on early downs and create chaos on obvious passing downs.
