Alabama fans got some welcome news on Thursday when Alex Leatherwood announced that he will be returning for his senior season.
Alabama left tackle Alex Leatherwood has decided to return to school for his senior season instead of turning pro pic.twitter.com/kYKxn9atZC
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 2, 2020
While most expect Jedrick Wills, Jr. to go pro, Leatherwood’s return means that Alabama will probably have four of its five starters back up front with plenty of great candidates to fill the fifth slot. Whoever ends up as the starting QB next season should be well protected.