{"id":202318,"date":"2025-07-12T21:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T21:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/202318\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T21:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T21:12:09","slug":"alabama-crimson-tide-offensive-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/202318\/","title":{"rendered":"Alabama Crimson Tide offensive line"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kadyn Proctor + Tyler Booker was 1 of the most physically dominant adjacent OL duos I\u2019ve ever seen in CFB. Every game is just 60 min of them going pancake for pancake. Watch Proctor here and then rewatch Booker on every play lol pic.twitter.com\/IGLuZoXO2c<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) June 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> began the process of shaking up their offensive line this offseason, turning over the depth chart at left tackle and left guard. Depending on the outcomes of the 2025 season, left guard and right tackle might emerge as positions of need once again. Fortunately, the 2026 NFL draft class features a loaded talent pool along the offensive line.<\/p>\n

Even without legendary head coach Nick Saban, the Alabama Crimson Tide<\/a> continue signing and developing formidable offensive linemen. Several prospects continue to draw significant attention from scouts and NFL draft media, including college veterans Parker Brailsford and Jaeden Roberts and true junior Kadyn Proctor.<\/p>\n

Proctor plays left tackle for the Crimson Tide but might be better off shifting to the right side once he reaches the league. Several offensive tackles made successful transitions from their college positions in recent years, including Joe Alt last season. The idea shouldn\u2019t scare Kansas City away from checking out Proctor\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n

Proctor is a young prospect with arms that appear to meet the league\u2019s minimum thresholds. His thick 6’7″, 360 lb. build makes him a mountain capable of squashing outside linebackers and anchoring against base defensive ends. Proctor\u2019s powerful two-handed punch re-routes pass rushers and prevents them from accessing his frame.<\/p>\n

Proctor is surprisingly nimble for a massive offensive tackle. His quick feet and smooth pass set prevent defenders from threatening his outside shoulder. However, he struggles to stop his momentum and redirect to cut off B-gap counters. Proctor\u2019s hand usage in pass protection needs significant refinement to reach an NFL level.<\/p>\n

Proctor\u2019s struggles in the run game are his greatest flaw. He lunges and whiffs, falls off blocks and goes through stretches of passive play.<\/p>\n

Passive is the last word anyone would use to describe Roberts. His elite arm length and natural power make him look like an offensive tackle playing guard. Roberts is strong enough to latch and torque defenders out of run lanes, and he hunts for pancake blocks. His inconsistent balance gives him a \u2018bull in a China shop\u2019 profile, but the chaos he causes usually works in the offense\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n

Roberts suffers from balance concerns and a lack of ideal footspeed in pass protection, but his anchor and punch power rank among the best in the upcoming draft. His violent upper body delivers firm two-handed punches that stun defenders. Even larger, heavier interior rushers struggle to recover from Roberts\u2019 attacks.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs<\/a> don\u2019t need to invest in center, considering Creed Humphrey\u2019s status as one of the position\u2019s best players in the entire NFL. Backup Hunter Nourzad<\/a> doesn\u2019t have much experience. He only became a full-time center in 2023 at Penn State, but his potential as a player who started at four different offensive line positions in college far surpasses Brailsford\u2019s.<\/p>\n