Texas Tech's offensive tackle is having an excellent season while bolstering his candidacy to win SB Nation's most prestigious award for college football lineman.
Lineman are truly incredible athletes. There is no way around it. Often times we forget about lineman, especially offensive lineman, because their jobs aren't as glamorous as the skill positions. Few children grow up and think "I want to be an NFL lineman when I grow up," and I think that's tragic. One of my favorite sports movies is the blind side. This isn't just because of the heartwarming storyline or the beautiful Sandra Bullock, but because it did wonders for public appreciation of the big boys.