Baylor looking at playing 410-pound LaQuan McGowan at tight end

LaQuan McGowan may have a new position with the Bears come fall. 

The offensive guard has been practicing at tight end and fullback, Baylor head coach Art Briles told media before Tuesday's spring practice.

McGowan's size, however, makes it difficult to measure his full potential in practice. 

"The hardest thing is practicing with him, because we don't want to get anyone injured," Briles said. "But we've got three games in non-conference to see what he can do." 

Quarterback Seth Russell has no complaints about throwing to McGown. 

"His hands are about as big as my leg, so I can pretty much put it wherever, and he can snag it out of the air," Russell said.

McGowan impressed spectators during the Cotton Bowl when he caught an 18-yard touchdown pass at 390 pounds.