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Texas DE Caleb Bluiett now working at TE

Published Aug. 27, 2015 9:33 a.m. ET

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Wtih the recent injury to sophomore tight end Blake Whiteley and the news that the NCAA did not clear tight end signee Devonaire Clarington, the Texas Longhorns desperately needed to find another player at the position.

So the coaching staff moved junior defensive end Caleb Bluiett, according to Horns247's Jeff Howe and later confirmed by multiple other outlets.

The 6'4, 258-pounder spent time on offense earlier in his career -- though the Horns recruited him as a defensive end, he moved to tight end during fall camp in 2012 and redshirted that season. Bluiett also spent a brief period of time as a tight end in 2013 due to injuries, but made his first impact back at defensive end against Texas Tech in 2013, when he recorded his first career tackle, tackle for loss, and sack.

The 2014 season saw him produce consistently, starting two games and tying for fifth on the team in sacks (3.5) and sixth in tackles for loss (7). However, his season ended prematurely due to a knee injury sustained against TCU and he's still not back to full health, so don't look for him to make an immediate impact at his new/old position.

(h/t Burnt Orange Nation)

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