veteran South Alabama swing tackle with a blue-collar edge
Thingstad brought South Alabama a rare mix of size, experience, and versatility: in the 2019 season, the 6-foot-5, 280-pound Mobile native started the first three games, played in six total, and graded out at 97% on assignments and 88% overall in the win over Jackson State[3]. He was projected as the Jaguars’ starting right tackle in preseason camp, and earlier reports noted he was better suited to the right side after moonlighting at left tackle[2][7]. He’s the kind of steady, hometown line piece coaches love—long, physical, assignment-sound, and apparently happy to do the dirty work without making a fuss[2][3].
