Boswell Named a Burlsworth Trophy Nominee

11/4/2026 10:20:00 AM | Football

Top offensive lineman named a “walk-on of the year” award nominee

Boswell started his career as a walk-on at Purdue before transferring to Toledo, where he was a Freshman All-American in 2025, before joining the Cougars this season.

The Indianapolis, Ind., native is currently the highest graded offensive lineman in the country, the highest graded run block player in the country and the 22nd highest graded pass block player in the country (min 350 snaps played).

Boswell has been a pillar in Houston's offensive line which has graded as one of the top units in the country and was named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll in October. He is the highest graded…