veteran Dayton guard built on brains, bulk, and reliability
Wes Hegemann’s biggest value came as a sturdy, experienced interior lineman for Dayton, where he was listed at 6-foot-3, 281 pounds in 2017 and started all 11 games that season. He also drew praise for football IQ and quick learning after moving from the defensive line to offensive line, with Dayton calling him a “coach on the field.” That combo of toughness, scheme versatility, and academic consistency made him a dependable fit for teams needing a smart, physical guard rather than a flashy stat-sheet star.
