Mammoth redshirt freshman will challenge senior Davante Harris for the starting role at left tackle that was left vacant by the graduation of first-team all-Sun Belt performer (and current Houston Texan) Kendall Lamm ... youngster possesses long, sturdy frame ideal for pass protection on the edge ... can comfortably add even more bulk to his 6-5 frame if desired.

2014: Redshirted.

High School: Rated a two-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals.com … named second-team all-Gwinnett County by Gwinnett Daily Post … recognized as one of Georgia’s top 10 offensive-line prospects … graded out at 93 percent as a senior with 56 pancake blocks … was a Gwinnett County all-star selection ...  coached by Mickey Conn.

Personal: Full name is Owen Christopher Painter … born May 22, 1996 (19 years old) … son of Chris and Lisa Painter.