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Alabama fans react to the Crimson Tide getting a center from Washington via NCAA transfer portal

Washington center Parker Brailsford (#72) celebrates with running back Dillon Johnson (#7) after he scores a rushing touchdown versus Boise State in 2023.
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Good news is now coming to the University of Alabama from the NCAA transfer portal.

It pulled quarterback Austin Mack from Washington, and now Kalen DeBoer has added his second player from the Huskies to his roster for the Crimson Tide. Parker Brailsford, an offensive lineman, committed to Alabama on Saturday. The 6-foot-2, 275-pounder is one of the top centers in college football. He guided Washington’s offensive unit to capture the Joe Moore Award in 2023, pushing the Huskies’ offense to 14 victories, a Pac-12 Championship, a win over Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, and an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Michigan.

Brailsford protected Michael Penix to account for 4,903 passing yards and 39 total touchdowns.

He set up blocking schemes for Dillon Johnson to total 1,195 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns on 233 carries. Brailsford’s excellence up front helped Washington have two 1,000-yard receivers.

RELATED: BREAKING: Former Washington center Parker Brailsford transferring to Alabama

Rome Odunze had 1,640 yard and 13 touchdowns on 92 receptions. Ja’Lynn Polk turned in 1,159 yards and nine scores on 69 catches. Alabama fans are pumped up on social media to have a center that will lead the Tide back to a national title stage.

 

Brailsford played in all 15 games last season, including 13 starts at center for Washington.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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