Keeghan Freeborn has primarily played on the offensive line throughout his high school football career at Rocky Mountain.
But Boise State coaches think the 6-foot-1, 310-pound senior’s skills are better suited for a defensive role at nose guard.
Freeborn confirmed he’s more than happy to make the switch, accepting a scholarship Thursday to play for the Broncos beginning in the fall of 2018.
“It’s just a new way to play the game. I’ve been able to know both sides of the ball with O-line and D-line,” Freeborn said. “They both go hand-in-hand being able to know how to counter it means you know how to play that position at the same time.