Alabama football evaluates offensive line starters ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

As of August 17, Alabama football is still finalizing its offensive line ahead of the upcoming season. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb noted that the left guard and right tackle positions remain open, with Racin Delgatty confirmed at center, Jackson Lloyd at left tackle, and Michael Carroll at right guard. Mal Waldrep has emerged as a contender for left guard, while Jayvin James and Nick Brooks are in a close race for the right tackle spot. Despite ongoing battles for starting roles, Grubb expressed optimism about the group’s recent performance in run game drills.
- •Ryan Grubb believes Alabama's offensive line is close to being finalized.
- •Delgatty at center, Lloyd at left tackle, and Carroll at right guard are confirmed.
- •Waldrep and Sanders are competing for the left guard position.
- •James and Brooks are in a tight race for right tackle.
- •Grubb reported positive developments in the run game during recent practices.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Does Alabama football have set five starters on OL? What Ryan Grubb said
"Like quarterback, Alabama football doesn't have a set offensive line.
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