For the last four years, the Texas Longhorns have benefited from a steady presence on the interior of the offensive line — center Zach Shackelford.
Voted a team captain in 2019, Shackelford started 40 of the 43 games in which he appeared over his four seasons in Austin after winning the starting job as an early enrollee in 2016.
During that time, Shackelford dealt with multiple foot issues, including several high ankle sprains as a freshman, so there is some concern about his long-term durability, but there aren’t any questions about his ability to play through pain.