a battle-tested, high-IQ right tackle with 48 career starts
Springfield is the kind of lineman coaches trust: in the 2024 season, he earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors, posted a 4.0 GPA, and started eight games at right tackle despite missing time with injury; across his Oklahoma State career, he logged 48 starts and was repeatedly graded among the Cowboys’ best pass blockers. The differentiator here is reliability plus toughness: former walk-on, team captain energy, and a seasoned edge protector who brings leadership, academic discipline, and low-drama consistency—exactly the kind of plug-and-play veteran that can stabilize an offensive line.
