3 important mid-spring ball position changes for Texas

Sawyer Goram-Welch

A position change that occurred in spring practice this offseason that is actually getting a decent amount of coverage and discussion involves sophomore Sawyer Goram-Welch moving from the defensive line to the offensive line. Texas did surprise some by moving Goram-Welch to the other side of the ball. But this move does make sense given how deep he was buried on the defensive depth chart entering spring camp.

Unlike the move for Hullaby from linebacker to running back, moving Goram-Welch from one side of the ball in the trenches to the other makes more sense purely in terms of depth with each position group. Texas is much thinner along the offensive line than they are along the defensive line this offseason.

That is likely to be the case throughout the rest of the year too.

Moreover, Goram-Welch seems to be adjusting pretty fast to getting reps along the offensive line in spring ball. Goram-Welch is getting reps as the third center or a second-team offensive guard so far in spring practice.

That’s likely the best spot for him as his 6-foot-4 and 305-pound frame and quick feet suit him best to play along the interior offensive line. It also looks like this is the most natural for him so far in spring ball.

Granted, that is likely subject to change as time moves along this offseason.