November 30, 2024

Alabama football’s offensive line will be less than full strength for Saturday’s A-Day game. The Crimson Tide will most likely be without the services of transfer center Parker Brailsford, who is presently not practicing with the squad.

During a Thursday press conference, UA head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed that Brailsford will most likely be absent on A-Day.

“Right now I wouldn’t plan on him, just with the limited practice that he’s had throughout the spring,” DeBoer said. “He didn’t practice today, so I wouldn’t be putting him out there in that spot. But he’ll be with us here sooner than later, getting the regular workouts. He’s doing all the things to make sure he’s ready to go.”

Brailsford followed DeBoer to Alabama after Washington’s run to a Pac-12 championship and the national title game. The Huskies won last year’s Joe Moore Award, which goes to the nation’s best offensive line.

Once in Tuscaloosa, Brailsford began competing for the center job vacated by Seth McLaughlin’s transfer to Ohio State. James Brockermeyer is also in competition for the job.

According to DeBoer, Brailsford is still working out with the Crimson Tide’s strength coaches.

“Parker is just going through non-football-related things. He’s gonna be with us,” DeBoer said on April 6. “He’s never done anything wrong. It’s nothing like that. It’s working hard and he’s gonna be ready to go here sooner than later. Just taking it day by day. He’s gonna be here with us. It’s not a transfer thing. It’s nothing like that. Just want to make sure I’m clear. It’s nothing on his end where he’s done anything wrong or anything like that.”

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