Tribe Football Spring Practice Update – March 30

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 30, 2017) – Today's William & Mary football spring practice update features a look at the Tribe's spring depth chart at offensive line.

Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach Bob Solderitch
"We have a talented group of hardworking linemen returning this season. The unit features two all-conference caliber players who enter their fourth years as starters and two others who have staring experience. Our goal this spring is to build and develop quality depth at all the offensive line positions. That effort, combined with the incoming class of freshmen, should put us in a good position entering preseason camp."

OFFENSIVE LINE

#77 Chris Durant, Sr. (6-4, 310)
All-CAA standout last fall who enters his fourth season as a starter … Totaled 30 career starts, all coming at left tackle … Big, strong, athletic lineman … Tough, aggressive player who has good feet and mobility … Become increasingly more comfortable making calls.

#67 Mark Williamson, So. (6-5, 305)
Talented young lineman who saw action in one game last season as a reserve … Very competitive and works tremendously hard … Enjoys studying game film … Good football IQ … Shown significant development during his time on campus.

#51 Connor Hilland, Sr. (6-6, 303)
Former All-CAA standout who enters his fourth season as a starter … One of the group's leaders … Excellent strength … Very physical and moves well … Excels in run blocking … Good toughness and great effort … Focused on staying healthy after missing eight games due to injury the last three seasons.

#62 Daniel Evers, RFr. (6-5, 295)
Talented young lineman … Plays with a physical style … Shown significant improvement in his limited time on campus … Member of the travel squad for seven games while redshirting last season.

#59 Nick Wimmer, So. (6-2, 310)
Having an outstanding spring and has been the unit's most improved player … Saw action in 10 games and earned a start last season … One of the group's strongest players … Physical and uses leverage well … Demonstrated tremendous potential.

#61 Brooks Norris, Jr. (6-4, 295)
Reserve offensive lineman who appeared in nine games last season, primarily on special teams … Smart player who has improved physically … Good toughness … Plays hard … Focused on continuing to improve footwork … Two-time CAA Academic All-Conference Team selection.

#63 Ryan Ripley, RFr. (6-1, 281)
Good young prospect at center … Good feet … Understands the game well … Will see improvement as he adds strength … Redshirted last season.

#70 Nathan McConnell, Jr. (6-5, 310)
Appeared in 24 games the last two seasons … Started the final two games last fall at left guard … Big, strong lineman who plays with a physical style … Possesses all the physical tools to be an impact player … Plays with tremendous heart … Working to hone technique … Potential to be an outstanding standout.

#66 Chris Conti, Jr. (6-3, 305)
Big, strong lineman … Good toughness … Focused on increasing speed and mobility … Should see improvement with increased reps … Looking to earn first game action this fall.

#64 Jack Cornett, So. (6-1, 275)
Scout team offensive lineman … Good quickness … Focused on improving strength … Two-time CAA Academic All-Conference Team selection.

#65 Garrett Best, Jr. (6-5, 291)
Reserve who saw action in three games last season … Looking to make the jump into a starting role this fall … Smart player who makes good reads … Good length … Moves well.

#79 Will Jones, Jr. (6-7, 315)
Posted a good spring thus far … Excellent size … Shown improvement during his time on campus … Focused on improving mobility … Did not see any action last season but was a member of the travel squad for the Richmond game.

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