UTEP’s Veteran Left-Tackle Presence: De La Rosa Brings Size, Smarts, and Academic Backbone
John De La Rosa profiles as a seasoned UTEP offensive lineman whose biggest selling points are his tackle frame, veteran experience, and strong off-field discipline; UTEP listed him at 6-6 and 315 pounds, and he previously earned Conference USA All-Academic recognition for a 3.60 GPA while working his way into the lineup. In the 2016 season, UTEP noted he battled injury but returned to start at both right guard and right tackle, a good sign of toughness and versatility for a team that values dependable edge protection.
