Going into the 2020 football season, LonghornsWire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Texas roster.
Heading into the season each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for Tom Herman this season.
Today, we will be looking at senior center Derek Kerstetter.
Derek Kerstetter, Center
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 293
Class: Senior
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
High School: Reagan
HS ranking (247Sports): Three-star / No. 27 position / No. 52 in-state
HS ranking (Rivals): Three-star / No. 45 position / No. 59 in-state
Analysis: Derek Kerstetter played right tackle for the Longhorns last season, forming an outstanding duo with left tackle Samuel Cosmi. Now, the senior will be moving to the interior offensive line, playing center.
Coming out of high school, Kerstetter was just a three-star prospect and outside the top 50 in the state of Texas. Offensive line coach Herb Hand has done an excellent job in turning Kerstetter into a good offensive lineman to one of the best in the Big 12.
Zach Shackelford was a leader of the football team last season from the center position. Kerstetter will have major shoes to fill, having to keep Texas’ offensive line at an elite level. They will be protecting quarterback Sam Ehlinger, the most important player on the offense.
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