During Duke’s annual Spring Showcase at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium last month, rising redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Robert Kraeling provided blocks that were strong and well placed, allowing him to prevent defensive linemen from getting around his outside shoulder and reach the quarterback.
Kraeling, with his overall athleticism and nuanced skill set, developed along the offensive line during the 2017 season in hopes of furthering his success this year.
Yet, for Kraeling, the goal to a successful season in the fall is about much more than just his own performance. After the showcase, he emphasized the efforts of the entire team and offensive line as being the key towards improvement.