Southern Illinois center Ostyn Friday is a sturdy, multi-position line grinder with room to grow
Friday, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound sophomore from Iowa City, played in Southern Illinois’ final two games of the 2024 season after redshirting in 2023, and his background screams versatility: he was a three-year high school starter who lined up at every spot on the line and even started twice at tight end. That kind of cross-training usually translates to reliability, toughness, and fast processing in the trenches—exactly what you want from a center. He looks like a good fit for a team that values developmental upside, positional flexibility, and a blue-collar interior presence.
