As teams juggle their rosters in search of enough depth at key positions to offset limited conditioning time caused by coronavirus restrictions, the ability to play multiple positions is now more crucial than ever.
UCF offensive lineman Sam Jackson is a prime example, with the 6-foot-6, 335-pounder having played tackle and guard for the Knights last season.
Jackson is one of a handful of players who have started a game for the Knights on the offensive line. He joins redshirt senior Parker Boudreaux, redshirt junior Cole Schneider, redshirt sophomore Ed Collins and graduate transfer Marcus Tatum as a core group of players who have played significant minutes on the line.