Alabama football offensive line spots nearing completion ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

As Alabama approaches its first game week, the team's offensive line is nearing finalization. Head coach Kalen DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb revealed that three positions are already secured: Michael Carroll at right guard, Racin Delgatty at center, and Jackson Lloyd at left tackle. Jayvin James is expected to take the right tackle spot, while Mal Waldrep and William Sanders are in contention for left guard. Grubb noted that position battles should resolve soon to allow the offense to stabilize.
- •Three offensive line positions are filled for Alabama.
- •Jayvin James is likely to start at right tackle.
- •Mal Waldrep is in contention for left guard.
- •Michael Carroll moves to right guard from tackle.
- •Alabama's first game week is approaching.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Is Alabama football OL battle complete? 'We're pretty much there'
"Here's what Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb said about the ongoing Alabama football offensive line battles in fall camp.
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