A lot of talking happened with Alabama’s offensive line last season, but more action is expected for this fall.
The Crimson Tide returns three guys with experience — Tyler Booker, Elijah Pritchett, and Jaeden Roberts — and it brought over a transfer from Washington (Parker Brailsford) that projects to be the starting center. Chris Kapilovic comes over from Baylor to coach the Tide’s offensive line. He turned in success at North Carolina and Michigan State. According to Pro Football Focus, Brailsford, Booker, and Roberts are three of the top interior linemen in the nation. Brailsford, who allowed one sack in 2023, anchored the Huskies offensive unit to winning the Joe Moore Award. He’s listed as the No. 1 interior lineman via PFF.
Alabama’s Interior OL is one of the best position groups in the entire country🐘 pic.twitter.com/xFoG6hcxJc
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 28, 2024
Booker is at No. 3 and Roberts is No. 7.
Both assisted the Crimson Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship and a return to the College Football Playoff last season. Alabama is gearing up for spring practice on Monday, March 4.
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After allowing 44 sacks of Jalen Milroe, the Tide looks to be exponentially better up front.
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