Austin Fontaine, who was Maryland’s second-highest rated prospect as an defensive lineman two years ago, has been moved to offensive line for the remainder of the spring, football coach Michael Locksley announced after practice Tuesday.
The move was precipitated by a knee injury to junior offensive lineman TJ Bradley. The 6-foot-7, 293-pound Bradley, who appeared in four games in a backup role last season after transferring from junior college, was injured during Saturday’s practice and will have surgery shortly.
“That’s what spring’s for, an opportunity to try certain things out,” Locksley said.
Locksley said the fact that Fontaine played on both the offensive and defensive lines at DeMatha factored into the decision, as well as the Terps having more depth currently on their defensive line.