Kansas football: Offensive line improvement is crucial this spring

An offensive line is an integral part of any offense, and Kansas football will need to improve theirs if they want to find success in the fall.

Kansas averaged just under 260 yards of total offense per game in 2020. This will need to change if the Jayhawks expect to find more offensive opportunities.

While there is an ongoing quarterback battle, whoever ends up landing the starting job will need to have some kind of support on the front line.

Without it, it’ll be a tough season. The good news is, we have new leadership on the offensive line with new OL coach Lee Grimes.

Lee was hired onto Kansas staff in late December by former head coach Les Miles. The move sparked some optimism among fans and it seems spring practices are more productive under Grimes’ leadership.

Senior Chris Hughes, featured in the media availability above, will be one of Kansas’ offensive line leaders this coming season.

Hughes has seen quite a bit of football at KU and it seems he’ll be taking on a stronger role as Kansas begins to work out the kinks heading into the fall.

Along with Chris, Notre Dame graduate transfer Colin Grunhard will be assisting Kansas’ offensive line efforts this coming season.

Having two veteran players bringing more support to our younger line will be beneficial, and could bring more confidence to the position down the stretch in 2021.

With the energy coming from Kansas’ spring practices, things on the offensive line should hopefully see significant improvement.

Bringing some stability to the front line will be a must for whoever’s taking snaps this fall, and will strengthen Kansas’ ability to win football games.