During his Tuesday pre-practice press conference, Jimbo Fisher said that senior Rick Leonard, who started six games at right tackle last season, will begin preseason practice as the first-team left tackle. Fisher added that Leonard will be backed up by redshirt freshmen Jauan Williams and Josh Ball.

Leonard's move to the left side opens things up on the right. Fisher noted that Brock Ruble, who had seven starts at right tackle in 2016, will be joined by redshirt junior Derrick Kelly in competing for that spot.

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Fisher also confirmed that redshirt junior Alec Eberle will resume his role as the first-team center following off-season hip surgery. Other players that will compete for that spot include Andrew Boselli, Baveon Johnson and Corey Martinez.

Sophomores Cole Minshew and Landon Dickerson are expected to start practices as the two first-team guards.

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