Published Apr 9, 2017
Top 10 From The Weekend, Alabama's Offensive Line Is Massive
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Today Kyle Henderson of BamaInsider.com provides the weekend rundown starting with Alabama's massive offensive line that could average 313 pounds across the board.

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1. It Starts Up Front On Offense 

Is it me or does the Offensive Line look more like an NFL sized NFL Offensive Line?

Alabama Projected Starters

LT - Jonah Williams - 6-foot-5, 301

LG - Ross Pierschbacher - 6-foot-4, 304

C - Bradley Bozeman - 6-foot-5, 314

RG - Lester Cotton - 6-foot-4, 324

RT - Matt Womack - 6-foot-7, 326

Dallas Cowboys Projected Starters

LT - Tyron Smith - 6-foot-5, 320

LG - La’el Collins - 6-foot-4, 312

C - Travis Frederick - 6-foot-4, 318

RG - Zack Martin - 6-foot-4, 310

RT - Chaz Green - 6-foot-5, 300

That right side of the Alabama offensive line is incredibly large, any of the Crimson Tide’s running backs are going to excel running behind, let’s call it the mountain. It all starts up front, we know that, and even at Alabama, there is no different.

A young Sophomore in Jalen Hurts continues to develop at quarterback and according to even Nick Saban, he looked good, impressed on Saturday. Saban does not give out compliments easy or often. The receivers led by Calvin Ridley seem capable of being some of the best in the Country, it was surprising to hear how well T.J. Simmons fared on Saturday catching 7 passes, which will add even more depth to the position.

*Sunday Pulpit: What to make of the enigma that is Jalen Hurts

The Tight End position seems to be emerging as a unit of strength and depth. From Hale Hentges to Irv Smith to Miller Forristall, to even Ronnie Clark, there seems to be a player from that unit that can do everything Alabama needs.

2. Defensive Thoughts 

Usually, it’s the offense that takes longer to find a rhythm, but it was clear on Saturday that the Alabama defense is not where it needs to be at this point according to Nick Saban. It may very well start with the offensive line, but if you do not have a defense capable of stopping the opposition, you are not going to win the National Championship, and isn’t that what Alabama Football is chasing?

The defensive secondary seems to have too many questions at this point and while there are players who can play a variety of positions, there does not seem to be a true set of starters, at least that is what it seems like.

*Alabama Football Projected Depth Chart

The Defensive Line seems to be their strength and an early prediction would be that Da’Shawn Hand is one of the best in the Nation, maybe that goes without saying? The defense will eventually find their identity, but that better happen soon as Florida State is a very dangerous opener.

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