Nebraska O-Line developing depth

As Nebraska football tinkers with its offensive line by trying to move Andrew Rodriguez from guard to tackle, one thought crosses my mind, and this could very well be a good move. Granted, every move in the month of April is good on paper but this one would appear to make sense because Rodriguez seems better suited to play outside. At 6-foot-6, 325 pounds, Rodriguez would qualify as a behemoth.

Nebraska appears pretty well set at tackle with Rodriguez and Tyler Moore along with guard as Spencer Long and Sung Holon Choi return. The question is who will take over at center for Mike Caputo? Probably Cole Pen sick but don’t rule out Justin Jackson or Mark Perini because both have been seeing reps with the first unit.

Don’t be surprised either if Long moved from guard to center with Jake Cotton taking Long’s spot at guard.

Pen sick, however, has the most experience at center because he is the most sound there at the moment but Jackson has the intensity and athleticism to make an impact. Even if Pen sick opens the season at center, don’t be surprised if Jackson eventually starts. However, having both Pen sick and Jackson get reps with quarterback Taylor Martinez in spring practice is a good idea.

Most importantly, with Rodriguez going to tackle, that gives Nebraska four tackles that are in the 6-6, 300 pound-plus range that have playing experience. Besides Moore and Rodriguez, there is also Jeremiah Sires and Brent Vale.

The Huskers also appear to have experienced depth at guard with Long, Choi, and Brandon Thompson. If Pen sick and Jackson can give the Huskers solid depth at center, that will be a huge plus.

With that being said, the Huskers line will have a solid two-deep this year with a lot of young guys right behind them on the come. Nebraska has 23 offensive linemen on the roster right now.