Mock says DeVan can be a factor in 2010
By week nine against Houston, DeVan was starting, and took over as the full-time starter for the remainder of the season. He showed signs of gradually improving throughout the duration of the year, playing his best football late in the season and in the playoffs. In fact, while the Colts struggled running outside of Diem and struggled running inside to the left behind Lilja, DeVan did a nice job of both pass and run blocking, possibly becoming the most dependable lineman on the team.
Imagine how well he could play, and how much he could develop as a starting right guard in his second season. He may also not be susceptible to the ever-present discussion of getting bigger on the offensive line. Both Lilja and Scott were under 300-pounds, in fact neither were much over 290. DeVan is 6-foot 2-inches tall and weighs 306-pounds.
If DeVan continues to develop he should keep his starting spot at right guard and could make a play this year for being a permanent facet on the offensive line. It would not be too surprising if DeVan was the eventual replacement for Jeff Saturday at center, as his collegiate experience and professional experience before he played in Indianapolis was at center.
It’s a slight overstatement. Saturday was easily the most dependable lineman. Still, DeVan did his job.
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