Oklahoma’s offensive line coach Bill Bedenbaugh raved about his unit’s depth this season during a zoom press conference on Wednesday.
Part of the reason: the complicated process known as college football in 2020.
“In the situation we’re in right now, with guys being in and out for whatever reason it is, we have had very few guys play the exact same position from day one,” Bedenbaugh said.
For a good example, look no further than true freshman Andrew Raym, a former four-star prospect and one of the most anticipated newcomers this season.
“If you go back to spring, Andrew Raym has played center, he’s played left guard, he’s played right guard, and he’s played right tackle,” Bedenbaugh said. “We still may move a few guys around here and there, but I do think it’s going to help us down the line. It’s a weird year; you never know what’s going to happen.”
The unintended result: the offensive line depth this season might look better than ever before.
“We have a lot of depth,” Bedenbaugh said. “There are some really good players that are going to have to be on our scout teams. Guys know that the person behind them is pushing them. It’s a fortunate thing for me that guys have to compete every day. I really feel good about our depth inside, as good as I’ve felt since I’ve been here.”
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