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Ohio State’s decision to move senior captain Austin Siereveld to right guard strengthens the Buckeyes’ interior offensive line heading into the 2026 season. Siereveld will join center Carson Hinzman and left guard Luke Montgomery to form a formidable trio along the middle of the line, with combined experience spanning more than five years of starting play and an average weight exceeding 300 pounds.
Siereveld previously played left tackle during the 2025 season, earning All-Big Ten Second Team honors while starting 14 games. His movement inside reunites him with Hinzman and Montgomery, both of whom have extensive experience in their current positions. Coach Ryan Day praised the lineup, noting the substantial physical presence the three bring to the trenches. Siereveld’s initial hesitation about the positional shift gave way to enthusiasm once he recognized how the familiarity between the three players could enhance overall line performance.
The repositioning became necessary after right guard Tegra Tshabola entered the transfer portal and joined Kentucky during the offseason. Competing for the spot during preseason camp were junior Ian Moore and senior Joshua Padilla, both of whom received significant playing time in Ohio State’s final contests last season. By the third week of camp, Day indicated Moore would likely claim the left tackle position, making Siereveld’s move to right guard the likely outcome.
Siereveld emphasized the rarity of having three interior linemen with three years of starting experience, highlighting the cohesion the group has developed through their time together at Ohio State.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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