Four Alabama players named to AP 2025 preseason All-America Team
Ryan Williams is a sophomore who took college football by storm last year. He had 48 receptions, 865 yards, and eight touchdowns. Williams is a deep threat on the outside for Ty Simpson and the Alabama offense.
Kadyn Proctor is a massive 6'7 366 lb. left tackle. He will be protecting Ty Simpson's blind side and is a top 10 draft pick according to ESPN's 2026 NFL Mock Draft.
Parker Brailsford is considered one of the nation's top centers and was recently named to the Rimington Trophy watch list given to the nation's top center. Brailsford started all 13 games for the Tide last season and had 63 knockdown blocks and gave up just 0.5 sacks.
Keenan will anchor the Tide's interior defensive line this season. Keenan recorded 40 tackles, 7.5 TFL, and 2.5 sacks last season. He has been named to the Nagurski and Bednarik award watch lists, both given to the nation's top defensive player.
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