Name: Dylan Gau
School: Wilmington College
Position: OL/OT
Height: 6-1
Weight: 305

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

My four years at Wilmington College allowed me to set many goals of making all conference teams, becoming a leader on and off the field, excelling on and off the field. My accomplishments in the four years were being recognized at the national level making Offensive Lineman of the week, Deans list for academics and being picked as a team captain chosen by my teammates.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

What my coaches and teammates would say about me is that I am the first guy to meetings, lifting, practice, etc. That I do the little things right showing up to class on time, doesn’t miss meetings, and does what is asked and more. Believes in team core values and leads by example.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When studying film, I focus on tendencies of the front seven. Taking notes of what their go to move is and breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of pass rush and run game. Breaking down movement and alignment they give when they show blitzes, pressures, twists and stunts. Then looking at the secondary and picking up different coverages that can help show if they rotate up or down to help see pressures that they may bring.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

What separates me from other pro prospects at my position is my versatility. In my four years I played 4 out of 5 positions outside of center. Being able to adapt mid game to be able to move from position to position as well as being trusted in my ability to move from one side of the ball to others as for some that can be difficult.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

My offseason plan is to stay in shape working day in and day out to not only perfect my craft but to allow me to compete at the next level. Focusing on the fundamentals that being first steps, eye discipline, hands inside, all the things that will be transferable to the next level allowing me to compete with the best of the bests as well as playing in the FAF Senior Bowl in New York competing with the best across the country.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

The strengths and abilities I bring to a team is the ability to be flexible and be a team player being able to bounce around from position to position being confident in my game to play multiple positions. Being coachable to learn from anyone and everyone as a team we have to be able to take coaching from top down and doing the little things right showing up to meetings, events, and whatever else is asked by representing the organization in a first-class manor.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

Don’t let the name or division make you pass up on an opportunity of seeing what you find in D-3. Competing with the best in the country allowing me to improve my game week after week, day after day. You are going to get a guy to go 110% in every facet whether we are in the gym, on the field, or in a meeting playing checkers I’m going to give it everything I got to be the best.