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As we enter the 2025 college football season, there are likely few offensive lineman nationally better at what they do than Alabama Crimson Tide<\/a> center Parker Brailsford.<\/p>\n

A returning starter along Alabama<\/a>‘s offensive line, Brailsford is back for year two in Tuscaloosa this fall, entering the campaign as one of the top centers in all of college football.<\/p>\n

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One of the players who followed Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer from Washington, Brailsford also returns to Alabama after turning down the NFL draft this past offseason, and as a result, is likely now set for an even better 2025 campaign compared to what was already a strong season a year ago.<\/p>\n

Here is everything you need to know about star Alabama center Parker Brailsford entering the 2025 season.<\/p>\n

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Brailsford is certainly not an unfamiliar face to college football, entering his fourth season this fall between his time at both Alabama and Washington. Across his prior three seasons, Brailsford has appeared in a combined 28 games, each of which he has started, receiving multiple honors along the way.<\/p>\n

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Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Parker Brailsford 2024 stats<\/p>\n

Brailsford’s 2024 season was his first at Alabama after transferring from Washington. A year ago, Brailsford started all 13 games for Alabama at center.<\/p>\n

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Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Parker Brailsford recruiting ranking<\/p>\n

Coming out of high school, Brailsford was considered as the nation’s No. 522 overall prospect in the 2022 recruiting class out of Saguaro High School in Arizona, where he was also ranked the state’s No. 8 player. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings<\/a>, Brailsford, a three-star prospect, was also considered the nation’s No. 23 overall interior offensive lineman in the class prior to attending Washington.<\/p>\n

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Before coming to Alabama, Brailsford was considered by 247Sports<\/a> as the No. 22 overall prospect in the transfer portal last offseason, as well as the No. 2 interior offensive lineman. Rated as a four-star prospect, Brailsford also committed to Alabama in Jan. 2024.<\/p>\n

Parker Brailsford 2025 season outlook<\/p>\n

As we enter the fall, Brailsford’s role for Alabama in 2025 is a given.<\/p>\n

The redshirt junior is cemented as Alabama’s starting center entering the season, and barring injury, will remain in that spot throughout the year. Brailsford will help anchor what should be a strong Alabama offensive front, and will likely see multiple accolades this season, one of which could be All-SEC honors.<\/p>\n

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Overall, expect a phenomenal redshirt junior season for Brailsford in which he is one of, if not, the best center in all of college football.<\/p>\n

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Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) follows Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Parker Brailsford (72) and Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated South Carolina 27-25. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Parker Brailsford 2025 season prediction<\/p>\n

2025 Prediction: Starts all 13 games, All-SEC honors<\/p>\n

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