Hunter Townson won’t be starring in any “Blind Side” movies any time soon.
But the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offensive tackle has been entrusted with protecting the backside of Mocs quarterbacks throughout his career. And from all parties involved, he’s done a great job.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder from Ider, Ala., started 16 games at left tackle, protecting quarterback Jacob Huesman’s back from opposing defensive ends in his first two seasons. He started 10 other games at right tackle and has missed only one game – at Florida State last season – in his UTC career.
Starting this season, Townson is back on the right side, protecting the back of the Mocs’ new left-handed quarterback, Alejandro Bennifield.
“He’s been amazing,” Bennifield said. “I haven’t really been touched and wasn’t sacked one time in our scrimmage. Nothing comes from the front side, either; I feel like the line is doing really good right now.