Ranking Alabama football’s strongest positional groups ahead of 2026 season: Offensive Line

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The offensive line has been the most discussed topic this offseason for Alabama football.

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Alabama had returning starters such as Parker Brailsford, Jaeden Roberts, and Kadyn Proctor; however, the offensive line lacked consistency in 2025. The group was not effective in pass protection and the Crimson Tide did not produce a rushing attack.

Chris Kapilovic, Alabama’s offensive line coach, was not retained.

He had a year left on his contract, yet the Tide parted ways from him and hired Adrian Klemm.

The 49-year-old becomes the fourth position coach since 2021 to try and help the front excel. Alabama has talent back, but does it have enough to impose its will and return to an elite level of physicality? 

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We now finish the series of ranking the strongest positional groups ahead of the fall.

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Stephen M. Smith is a team writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.