A powerful, versatile interior lineman who transferred from Michigan State to Alabama, Geno VanDeMark started across three different line spots for the Crimson Tide.
Geno VanDeMark left Michigan State for Alabama to reunite with his former offensive line coach, and used that move to establish himself as a multi-position starter in the SEC. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Indianapolis Colts, offering the versatility to play guard or center at the next level.
Path to the league
VanDeMark, a 6-foot-5, 326-pound lineman from Montvale, New Jersey, began his college career at Michigan State before transferring to Alabama, where he followed offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent.
Career highlights
At Alabama, VanDeMark proved his positional versatility, starting games at both right guard and left guard while also seeing time at center. His power and athleticism as a multi-year starter for a top-25 program made him one of the more experienced interior line prospects available after the draft, even as evaluators flagged his lateral mobility in pass protection as a growth area.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Alabama in 2025, VanDeMark continued his role as a versatile interior lineman, rotating between guard and center duties for the Crimson Tide. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent shortly after.
Sources
- ESPN: Geno VanDeMark player page
- Alabama Athletics: Geno VanDeMark roster page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Center
- Group
- offense
- College
- Alabama
- Hometown
- Lodi, NJ, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
