CHARLESTON, S.C. -- As the Bulldogs continue to work their way through the program's annual spring practice slate, The Citadel athletic communications office recently caught up with assistant coach Devin Myers to discuss the offensive line and where the unit stands looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 football campaign.


Assistant Coach Devin Myers | O-Line Q&A

On his first few weeks at The Citadel
Athletic Communications (AC): You stepped into this role about a month ago. What have the first few weeks been like jumping right into spring practice?
Myers: It's been great. This will be the completion of my fourth week here. Personally, it's been helpful to jump right into football. My family won't be here until the end of June, so I've really been able to dive in and learn the system. You could say I've been drinking from the proverbial fire hydrant, but I've really enjoyed it. The room I've inherited is very self-driven. It's very player-led and accountable. Those guys hold each other to a high standard, which makes it easy for me to do the same.


On working with a veteran offensive line
AC: The offensive line may be one of the most experienced groups on the team. How have you approached evaluating the unit during spring practice?
Myers: We're giving guys a chance to compete while also evaluating. That first group is solid, and the second group is progressing in a good way. By the end of spring and through the summer, our goal is to have a solid first and second group so that when we get to training camp, we feel comfortable with guys we can plug in if needed.


On player development and daily improvement
AC: Has anyone stood out early in spring practice?
Myers: I don't want to single out just one guy. What I challenge the group with is continual progress. I want them to focus on being on the rise every day instead of riding the ebbs and flows of the game. Pick something each day to improve. Maybe it's hand placement, footwork in the run game, or eye discipline. As we keep building those tools, by the time we get to August we'll be where we need to be.


On the philosophy behind his coaching approach
AC: Is that a personal coaching philosophy for you — focusing on small improvements each day?
Myers: Absolutely. It's about measurable, incremental improvements. If we can stack those small improvements over time, that's how real progress happens.


On learning and implementing The Citadel's offensive system
AC: How familiar were you with the offensive system before arriving here?
Myers: I worked with similar concepts during my first two years as a student assistant at West Alabama in 2014 and 2015. Learning how the system works here, though, has been great professionally. Understanding the ins and outs -- why we call certain plays, the checks and alerts -- all of that is unique to this system, to our style of play. It's been a great opportunity for growth.


On leaning on veteran players during the transition
AC: Have the players helped you learn some of the nuances of the system?
Myers: They definitely did the first couple weeks. I was trying to meet them where they were while maximizing technique and fundamentals. As I've familiarized myself more schematically, I've been able to explain more clearly why we're doing certain things within the system.


On goals for the offensive line this offseason
AC: What are the main goals for the unit as you move through the remainder of spring practice?
Myers: Continual progression and staying healthy. We've got a handful of practices left plus the spring game, so the biggest thing is getting through that stretch healthy. At the same time, we still have to maintain the right demeanor. Football is a physical game, a violent game, a true gladiator sport, and the offensive line has to be the workhorses behind that.


On depth along the offensive line
AC: How many players do you want to feel comfortable with heading into the fall?
Myers: If we have eight guys we feel confident we can plug in and play, we're in a really good spot. Anything beyond that is a blessing.


On leadership emerging in the offensive line room
AC: With longtime leader Mike Bartilucci graduated, who has stepped up into that role?
Myers: Mike Lengi has taken on a big role, especially playing center and handling communication up front, but really that whole first group has done a great job. They're tight, and they help the younger guys progress. I might be coaching one player while a veteran is over there explaining technique to his shadow behind him. It's truly a player-led room. I'm just facilitating the learning.


On versatility along the line
AC: How important is versatility for your offensive linemen in this system?
Myers: It's huge. The more guys who can snap the football or play multiple positions, the better. Especially in an option offense where you're under center and moving around, versatility is critical. We'll continue to cross-train guys throughout spring, summer and fall camp. A great example is Tyler Heggins-Hill. He's powerful and built for the interior, but he has the versatility to play tackle without issue. He's a road grader.


On the character of the offensive line
AC: You've had an opportunity to see these guys in their element right out of the gate...any first impressions?
Myers: Take football out of it, that room is full of good young men. They're not on lists, they're not late, they show up prepared and ready to work. If you bring the right attitude and energy every day, we can fix everything else.