He was ready to start in Alabama’s season opener versus Western Kentucky, but Kadyn Proctor suffered an unexpected injury at Bryant-Denny Stadium in pregame warmups.
The sophomore offensive tackle spent the remainder of the game with his left shoulder in a sling. Proctor’s misfortune caught head coach Kalen DeBoer off guard, but Elijah Pritchett was prepared. He assisted the Crimson Tide total 600 yards on offense and score 63 points in a dominant victory over the Hilltoppers. Alabama fans showed concern as to whether Proctor would need surgery on his shoulder; however, close sources to Touchdown Alabama Magazine confirmed no surgery will be needed.