Each year Oklahoma State takes a handful of offensive line signees to backfill scholarships from outgoing seniors, to hedge against potential transfers, to insure imminent injuries. There’s a number the staff keeps on scholarship from the position group that almost is always met or maintained within one in most instances.
But this year is not like most years where a two- or three-person offensive line class will suffice. With five senior offensive linemen on scholarship set to see their eligibility expire this upcoming season — including four potential starters up front — this class will be vital to shoring up the position group for the future.