A position change for an Iowa All-American OL could dramatically increase his draft stock

Most teams in college football do not have the luxury of replacing one All-American with another on the offensive line.

The Hawkeyes' offensive line unit was named the best unit in college football, anchored by center Logan Jones.

Jones was named a consensus All-American selection and earned the Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in college football.

After last season, Jones exhausted his college eligibility, leaving the Hawkeyes without their All-American and captain on the offensive line.

In a surprise move, a returning offensive lineman and fellow All-American is making a position swap to strengthen the center position.

All-American Kade Pieper is moving from right guard to center

After starting all 13 games for the Hawkeyes at right guard, Kade Pieper is reportedly making the move from right guard to center.

According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, Pieper is making the move to center to shore up the center position for the Hawkeyes next season.

Pieper was a first-year starter on the offensive line for the Hawkeyes this season after Connor Colby and Mason Richman headed to the NFL, and he made the most of his opportunity.

He started all 13 games for the Hawkeyes en route to earning the Joe Moore Award, and there were rumors that he might leave school early to become one of the first interior offensive linemen taken in this year's draft.

After announcing he is returning next season, new reports suggest he is moving to center, showcasing his versatility and potentially improving his draft stock.

Logan Jones has been a staple of the program and a long-time starter for the Hawkeyes, notching 50 career starts at center, and the Hawkeyes did not have a proven option behind him.

Michael Mylinski was Jones' backup for most of the season, but he is also out of eligibility.

With Pieper shifting over, Iowa gains a veteran presence at center and more flexibility across the rest of the offensive line.