Delby Lemieux had never played a day of center in his life. But the best offensive tackle in the FCS knew a position change might be coming, so he spent time this fall working on his snaps.Lemieux, a two-time all-Ivy League selection at Dartmouth, snapped the ball with some of the Big Green’s young quarterbacks on the side during practices and did drills informally by himself before and after workouts.
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Lemieux, at 6 feet 5 and 305 pounds, is one of the more intriguing and experienced offensive line prospects in this year’s draft; he could interest a Detroit Lions team that’s in the market for an infusion of young talent at several positions up front.
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In a story headlined Three FCS Standouts to Play in 2026 Senior Bowl, The Underdog Dynasty writes of Lemieux (LINK):
Arguably the best offensive lineman in the entire FCS last season was Dartmouth left tackle Delby Lemieux. Lemieux was a two-time All-Ivy League selection who started 25 games in his career for the Big Green. Last season he earned a 84.4 grade from PFF and helped anchor a front that paved the way for an offense that rushed for 163.3 yards per contest and allowed just eight sacks all season. Lemieux has a ton of experience at tackle but, per several scouts, has better pro prospects at center. Weighing in at 305 pounds and standing at 6’5”, he has good NFL size and stature. Lemieux has his eyes on the NFL Draft in April where he is gunning to be the first Dartmouth player taken in 22 years.
That last draft choice? Tight end Casey Cramer '04, taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2004 draft. Cramer spent five years in the NFL and today is lead pastor of an Ohio church. (LINK)
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Not surprisingly, tributes are coming in for retiring Dartmouth assistant coaches Don Dobes and Duane Brooks. Here is a sampling, starting with a message from Joe Casetellitto, who coached with the pair at Dartmouth, and now is on staff at UMass:
The wisdom between these two is unmatched. It was an honor to work with both of them - true legends in football. @headdogpound @coach_dobes https://t.co/G2EBaf3M5i
— Joe Castellitto (@CoachJoeCas) January 30, 2026
This is from former defensive lineman Alex Schmidt:
Two of the absolute greatest to ever do it! So grateful that I had the privilege to play for and be coached by both! Congrats and thank you, Coach Brooks and Coach Dobes!🌲🌲 @headdogpound @coach_dobes https://t.co/3dkQ0FX7AT
— Alex Schmidt (@schmidty_3681) January 30, 2026
And alum Chris Adamson '97, who has sent international players to play for Dobes and Brooks at Dartmouth:
Thank you to two @IvyLeague and @DartmouthFTBL coaching legends. https://t.co/QhnnOrsbvW
— Chris Adamson (@GIfootballChris) January 30, 2026
Former assistant coach Jerry Taylor:
Two of the best in the game. I appreciate them for their love and leadership over the years 🫡 https://t.co/ghX8VrhzbV
— Jerry Taylor Jr. (@coachjtaylorjr) January 30, 2026
Green Alert Take: The tributes keep pouring in.
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EXTRA POINT
The piles of snow in our driveway have gotten so big I've had to carve a canyon for Griff the Wonder Dog so he can get into our yard. As he showed last night playing with his toys, he's still young at heart, but he is nearing his 12th birthday.
