It returns two huge starters in Jedrick Wills (right tackle) and Alex Leatherwood (projected left tackle) to its offensive line for next season; however, media pundits around college football are undervaluing the potential of this group for the University of Alabama.
While the 2018 bunch allowed an average of one sack per game, the Crimson Tide returns experience, talent, more athleticism and has an upgrade at the coaching position.
After two years in the National Football League, Kyle Flood arrived in Tuscaloosa (Ala.) carrying 25 years of experience with offensive linemen.
Eleven of his 25 years were spent at Rutgers University from 2005-15.