2027 Rankings Update- Who Are Alabama’s Top OL?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With our new 2027 Rankings Update underway, it's only right that we look towards the trenches and watch some of our top OL here in Alabama!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We were super impressed watching these guys film – they have so much talent and potential at the next level, it'll be exciting watching them in their junior seasons 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":["1610226"],"_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-68559b46befb5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1610226' first='Jatori' last='Williams'] is a dominant OL out of Central who's coming in as our #1 OL and #12 overall player on our list. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>"At 6'5 320, Williams has the size, strength, and quickness to dominate anyone who lines up across him. He's physical in the trenches, can open up massive opportunities in the run game, and is seriously tough to beat in pass protection.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Williams has elite athleticism at his size. He's quick and can move around the field with ease, plays with terrific leverage, and can make impact blocks at the line of scrimmage and further upfield. Williams is one of those guys you can count on to help your team in so many ways- it's impressive seeing how talented and well-rounded he is.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams lists offers from Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida State, and plenty of other top-tier programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Everyone needs to watch out for Williams this fall- he's a dominant force in the trenches who is only going to keep getting better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1552744"],"_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-68559b46bf027"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1552744' first='Jaxon' last='Elston'] is a dominant OT out of Oxford who's landed as our #2 OL and #25 prospect in the state in this update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Elston stands at 6'6 310, and is a huge obstacle for defensive linemen to overcome- he makes a huge impact in the trenches as a run blocker and in pass protection. It's really impressive watching Elston move from level to level to open up wide lanes for the ball carrier to maneuver through. He routinely pancakes defenders at the line of scrimmage and in the open field to help his teammates create explosive plays. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>In pass protection, Elston does a great job anchoring his side of the line and not allowing for any edge rushers to pressure or collapse the pocket.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout this month, Elston has picked up offers from Auburn, Sacramento State, and more. It'll be exciting watching him this fall- he's got a big junior season ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elston is a dominant prospect with some impressive tape you can watch below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19215089/66eb8a7fe979c968463856a3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68559b46bf201"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1646764"],"_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-68559b46bf25a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1646764' first='Bryson' last='Sanderson'] is another dominant Oxford OL who's coming in as our #3 OL and #27 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'5 290, Sanderson plays with great leverage, strength, and quickness to open up and create so many opportunities for his teammates on the ground. Sanderson explodes off the snap, gets great push off the line, and creates rushing lanes at the line of scrimmage and in the open field for his teammates to capitalize on.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Sanderson is just as productive in his team's passing attack- he's super mobile, can lay out defenders in space on screen passes, and matches up really well against interior DL in pass protection, allowing little to no pressure and maintaining a clean pocket for his QB.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the last month, Sanderson has picked up offers from Liberty, Southern Miss, Kentucky, and more. It'll be hard to miss him this fall- he's got a huge season ahead of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanderson has some impressive film 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/3/18614278/67505c84c5646942d51c1dc0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68559b46bf290"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1608443"],"_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-68559b46bf2da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1608443' first='Kameron' last='Scarver'] is a dominant OL out of Parker who's coming in as our #4 OL and #32 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Scarver is a mauler in the run game. At 6'5 260, he has great size, speed, and physicality he uses to dominate any defender in front of him. I'm really impressed with how he opens things up at the line of scrimmage and beyond- Scarver has the mobility and power to work from level to level and create huge plays for his teammates wherever they are on the field. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>I'm just as impressed with his skills in pass protection. He's quick on his feet, can counter rush moves, and has a great blend of strength and quickness he uses to match up with all types of different pass rushers.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scarver has been busy, picking up offers from Tulane, Liberty, and Troy over the past week. I won't be surprised to see more head his way later this summer- he's a talented player with a ton of potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Scarver's tape below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19871124/675860b910547389e270efb0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68559b46bf303"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1531280"],"_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-68559b46bf34c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1531280' first='Rance' last='Brown'] is a dominant OL out of Southside who's coming in as our # 5 OL and #39 overall prospect in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>At 6'6 280, Brown is a chore for defensive linemen to beat. Although huge, Brown is highly athletic and is a terrific blocker in the run game and pass protection, consistently providing his teammates with wide-open rushing lanes and a clean pocket no matter who he's lined up across from.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> It's especially impressive watching Brown go to work in the run game;<em> he does a great job opening things up at the line of scrimmage and can work his way upfield to make key blocks for the ball carrier to capitalize on. Brown has played really well all season long and is going to be a prospect everyone should have their eyes on.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the last week, Brown has picked up offers from Duke and Southern Miss! I'm sure more will be heading his way soon- he's a dominant lineman with a big year ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out some of Brown's film below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19374429/672ffb6c0c37e89ce4e17daf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68559b46bf376"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2027","_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-68559b46bfa70"} /-->