In loaded DL draft, here's why Charleston's John Cominsky stands out

Michigan football running back Karan Higdon speaks to the media at Senior Bowl prep on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

MOBILE, Ala. — He thought he’d play quarterback, wide receiver or safety, maybe even linebacker, at least that’s what they told him when they offered him his only scholarship, a partial ride.

But when 215-pound John Cominsky showed up for the first day of summer camp, the coaches at Division II Charleston gave him a binder that read: John Cominsky, Barberton, D-end.

Cominsky’s first reaction, understandably, was, “I’ve got some work to do.”

“And then especially when I seen the offensive linemen that first practice,” Cominsky said. “I’m…