Big-bodied Miami (OH) tackle who was an All-MAC anchor
In the 2003 season, Ben Herrell was a second-team All-MAC offensive tackle for Miami (OH), starting all but one game at left tackle and reportedly not allowing a sack while helping power one of the nation’s top offenses[1]. The profile that jumps out is old-school trench value: rare size for the era, dependable availability even while banged up, and the kind of steady pass protection and run-game leverage coaches love. He also made it to the NFL and later earned recognition as a developed pro, which reinforces that his game translated beyond college[1][4].
