2026 Rankings Update- Who Are Alabama’s Top OL?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our new 2026 Rankings Update, it's only right that we look towards the trenches and check out some of our top OL prospects across the state!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We were super impressed watching these guys – they all have so much talent and potential at the next level, it'll be exciting watching them this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, make sure you watch some of their tape below!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["801416"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e1d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='801416' first='Hudson' last='Reed'] is a dominant LT out of Spain Park who is now our #1 OL and #38 overall player in our class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Reed is a force in the trenches who dominates the line of scrimmage every snap. He has great power and leverage that allow him to match up well against a wide variety of pass rushers/defensive linemen. Reed is really reliable in pass protection, he consistently walls off pass rushers to provide plenty of time in the pocket for his QB.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Reed can also move around the field and make some huge blocks in open space- he does a great job blocking for screen passes and in the run game, consistently paving the way for his teammates to create huge plays.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier this offseason, Reed picked up offers from Mississippi State, Oregon, Cincinnati, and more. It'll be exciting seeing where he ends up, he has a big senior year ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reed has some impressive tape from last season you can watch below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15008044/674e7e00e429f4576625b8de' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e386"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603673"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e413"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1603673' first='Jai'Vale' last='Fredericks'] is a talented OL out of Daphne who now sits as our #2 OL. and #55 overall prospect in our Rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“<em>At 6'6 290, Fredericks physically outmatches nearly everyone he lines up against. He has great size and athleticism, can pull and make blocks on the move, and has the strength/power to flatten defenders.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fredericks is seriously impressive in pass protection and can embarrass pass rushers with his counter moves- consistently providing a clean pocket for his QB to work with and not allowing for any pressures/sacks.</em>“</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fredericks picked up offers from Tulsa, Georgia State, and Louisiana last month on top of the many he already has. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep an eye on Fredericks this fall, he's a dominant OL with a big season ahead:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17937665/679a42803522ee5e5122eece' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e447"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401129"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e48e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Bowens is an impressive LT out of Neal who rose a ton in this update, coming in as our #3 OL, and #67 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Bowens has been dominant at LT, especially as a run blocker- at 6'5 250, he moves really well, plays with great leverage, and has a ton of strength/power he uses to pancake defenders at the line of scrimmage and further downfield.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>It's seriously impressive watching him move from level to level- he opens up massive rushing lanes for the ball carrier and is a huge asset to his team's ground game. Bowens is just as valuable in pass protection- he does a great job setting his feet, countering rush moves, and being an anchor on his side of the line, rarely allowing any pressure on his QB.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bowens has official visits scheduled with South Alabama and Memphis this month- it'll be exciting seeing where he takes his talents next. He's a gifted OL with a huge senior season in store.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Bowens' tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22647280/672a5642cd069cd96f9d154a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e4b3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1144447"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e4f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1144447' first='Michael' last='Price'] is a dominant OT out of Huntsville who is flying up our ranks in this update, landing as our #4 OL, and #85 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Price is dominant in the run game and opens up wide rushing lanes at the line of scrimmage and beyond- he moves really well at his size and can work from level to level to deliver devastating blocks all over the field, consistently helping his teammates create huge plays on the ground. Price is just as impressive, if not more, in pass protection- he's the anchor of Huntsville's OL and completely shuts down pass rushers on the left side, providing his QB plenty of time in the backfield to make plays.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Price is a seriously athletic OL with a big future ahead. He has the size, strength, leverage, and quickness to dominate DL up front and help[ his offense in so many ways. </em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Price has official visits set with Colorado State and Yale later this summer and is continuing to see his recruitment build this offseason. He's a really talented OL prospect with a huge year ahead- everyone should be on the lookout for him this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Price's film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18132882/671a6aebf30184b7ef261c1f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e513"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1664642"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e54e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1664642' first='Parks' last='Glaze'] is a highly talented OL out of Fairhope who is making his debut in our list as the #5 OL and #94 overall prospect in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Glaze is an athletic RT who plays through the whistle every single snap. Glaze explodes off the line of scrimmage, plays at a great pad level, and has the power and quickness to open up huge rushing lanes at the line of scrimmage and beyond.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm seriously impressed with how physical he is. He does a great job finishing blocks and has the athleticism to bring the same level of intensity up front all game long.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glaze has seen his recruitment take off this offseason. In the last few weeks, he's picked up offers from Mercer, Nicholls, Jacksonville State, and plenty more. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Glaze has a huge season ahead- check out some of his film from last year below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16704902/676442f7520e3a45ee8df9e5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6e56d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2026","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"2405","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"2446","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68405f4d6eb3e"} /-->