Alabama could have arguably the best offensive line in college football this season.
The return of Kadyn Proctor from Iowa via the NCAA transfer portal is huge; however, the Crimson Tide also has the best guard duo with Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts. Booker, a junior, is heading into his money season in the fall in terms of next year’s NFL Draft. He finished last season as a first-team All-SEC honoree at left guard, helping the Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship and a College Football Playoff appearance. Booker allowed only 2.5 sacks and 4.5 quarterback pressures in 676 snaps in 2023. He secured 41 knockdown blocks, averaging a team-high of 3.4 per game. The former five-star in the 2022 signing class missed only the South Florida game a year ago because of back spasms. Booker has an opportunity to be a first-round selection up front with a marquee campaign. He played at 355 pounds as a sophomore, but the Connecticut native has made a change this summer that will help him be more dominant. He discussed it with Roger Hoover of Crimson Tide Sports Network.
“I’m 330 right now, I played at 355 this past season. This weight loss is definitely going to help me this season.” – @iamtylerbooker.@Roger_Hoover‘s Full Interview for The Bama Standard fueled by @Gatorade podcast on Crimson Drive Thursday 2pm: https://t.co/7m3dE9uq7W https://t.co/xDF8FlpXbL pic.twitter.com/HRAZ5GiI3o
— Crimson Tide Sports Network (@UA_CTSN) June 5, 2024
“I am 330 right now, and I played at 355 last season,” Booker said. “This weight loss is definitely going to help me this season.”
Meal prepping with his mom has helped Booker.
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He was get advice from her on what to eat for protein, vegetables, and carbs.
The advice from her and assistance from Booker’s nutritionist on campus has him ready to pancake defensive linemen. Booker said his go-to meal during the prep was white jasmine rice, steak, and bacon wrapped asparagus. He enjoyed the meal his mom prepped for him, and it works for what he desires to accomplish. We will see if the healthy eating leads to a championship.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
