the veteran SMU tone-setter moving up the line
Justin Osborne enters the 2024 season as one of SMU’s most reliable trench anchors, with 42 career starts by summer 2024 and preseason recognition from the Outland Trophy watch list, Phil Steele, Athlon, and Pick Six Previews. He shifted from right guard and right tackle to center to help stabilize the line, and coaches praised his versatility, toughness, and NFL-caliber athletic profile; in 2023, he helped SMU rank eighth nationally in scoring offense and 13th in sacks allowed. If you want a battle-tested, high-floor lineman who can play multiple spots and lead the room, he’s your guy.
