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Tribe Football Spring Practice Update – March 29

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 29, 2016) – Today's William & Mary football spring practice update features a look at the Tribe's depth chart at offensive line.
 
Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Line Coach Bob Solderitch
"With four starters and three all-conference standouts returning this fall, our group is poised to build off the success it achieved last season. Additionally, I'm excited about the depth we've developed. There are a number of talented young players who will push the veterans. Our group will continue to play fast and physical, and the continuity should help translate to another successful season for our group."
 
Offensive Line
LT
#62 Chris Durant, Jr. (6-4, 300)
Garnered third-team All-CAA honors as a sophomore last fall … Experienced left tackle who has earned 19 starts at the position during the past two seasons … Big, strong, athletic lineman … Tough, aggressive player who has good feet … Enters junior campaign with high expectations.
#65 Garrett Best, So. (6-5, 285)
Talented young player who will benefit from increased reps … Tremendously hard worker … Working hard to continue mastering his position and to improve strength … Reserve offensive lineman in 2015 who appeared in two games and was a member of the travel squad for nine contests.
LG
#51 Connor Hilland, Jr. (6-4, 303)
All-CAA third-team selection last fall … Experienced standout who has earned 19 starts at left guard during the past two seasons … Unit's strongest player ... Very physical and moves well … Excels in run blocking … Shows good toughness.
#60 Graydon Campbell, RFr. (6-3, 270)
Plays with a good motor … Possesses good feet and ability to move well … Plays with a physical style … Makes up for lack of size with tenacity … Redshirted as a scout team offensive lineman last fall … Former two-time all-state selection at Episcopal High School.
C
#55 Kevin Jennings, Sr. (6-2, 280)
Will compete for starting center spot after being a backup to all-conference standout Andrew Jones during the past three seasons … Physical offensive lineman who plays with a good motor … Gained valuable experience past few seasons and has good knowledge of the position … Consistently displays good work ethic.
#59 Nick Wimmer, RFr. (6-2, 285)
Talented young player who will compete for starting center spot … One of the unit's strongest young players … Shows tremendous potential … Will benefit from increased reps as he continues to learn the position … Three-time All-American wrestler and national runner-up in high school.
RG
#72 Domenic Martinelli, Sr. (6-4, 295)
Earned 29 starts during the past three seasons, including all 13 games at right guard last fall … Unit's smartest player … Possesses a great understanding of the offense … Poised player with good balance and strength … Battled injuries in the past but overcome them and developed into a productive starter on one of the league's top offensive lines … In addition to right guard, he also has experience starting at right tackle.
#70 Nathan McConnell, So. (6-5, 310)
Reserve who appeared in all 13 games last season, primarily on special teams … Big, strong lineman who plays with a physical style … Possesses all the physical tools to be an impact player … Plays with tremendous heart … Has shown great improvement and should continue to make significant strides as he gains experience.
RT
#78 Jerry Ugokwe, Sr. (6-8, 305)
Garnered third-team all-conference honors as a junior last fall … Experienced player who has earned 31 career starts, the last 24 of which have come at right tackle … Earned seven starts at left tackle as a redshirt freshman … Had focused on becoming one of the unit's leaders this spring … Has shown tremendous improvement during his career, both in terms of strength and technique … Possesses NFL size … Consistently gives excellent effort.
#75 Zach Rhodes, Jr. (6-6, 300)
Hard-working lineman who has developed a good knowledge of the game … Consistently gives good effort and has made the most of his talent … Made dramatic improvements both physically and in his understanding of assignments.
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Players Mentioned

Andrew Jones

#77 Andrew Jones

OL
6' 1"
Senior
Garrett Best

#65 Garrett Best

OL
6' 5"
Sophomore
Graydon Campbell

#60 Graydon Campbell

DT
6' 3"
Redshirt Freshman
Chris Durant

#77 Chris Durant

OL
6' 4"
Junior
Connor Hilland

#51 Connor Hilland

OL
6' 6"
Junior
Kevin Jennings

#55 Kevin Jennings

OL
6' 2"
Senior
Domenic Martinelli

#72 Domenic Martinelli

OL
6' 4"
Senior
Nathan McConnell

#70 Nathan McConnell

OL
6' 5"
Sophomore
Zach Rhodes

#75 Zach Rhodes

OL
6' 6"
Junior
Jerry Ugokwe

#78 Jerry Ugokwe

OL
6' 8"
Senior
Nick Wimmer

#59 Nick Wimmer

OL
6' 2"
Redshirt Freshman

Players Mentioned

Andrew Jones

#77 Andrew Jones

6' 1"
Senior
OL
Garrett Best

#65 Garrett Best

6' 5"
Sophomore
OL
Graydon Campbell

#60 Graydon Campbell

6' 3"
Redshirt Freshman
DT
Chris Durant

#77 Chris Durant

6' 4"
Junior
OL
Connor Hilland

#51 Connor Hilland

6' 6"
Junior
OL
Kevin Jennings

#55 Kevin Jennings

6' 2"
Senior
OL
Domenic Martinelli

#72 Domenic Martinelli

6' 4"
Senior
OL
Nathan McConnell

#70 Nathan McConnell

6' 5"
Sophomore
OL
Zach Rhodes

#75 Zach Rhodes

6' 6"
Junior
OL
Jerry Ugokwe

#78 Jerry Ugokwe

6' 8"
Senior
OL
Nick Wimmer

#59 Nick Wimmer

6' 2"
Redshirt Freshman
OL