Aaron Suttles
TideSports.com Senior Writer
Three starters must be replaced from a unit that paved the way for the offense to set program records. In the fourth installment of an eight-part series counting down to the beginning of fall camp for the University of Alabama football program, The Tuscaloosa News examines the offensive line.
Sophomore left tackle Cam Robinson broke into the starting lineup as a true freshman.
Starters
Center Ryan Kelly sets the tone for the group as senior is heading into his third season as a starter. He's the most experienced lineman on the team with a combined 21 starts under his belt over the last two years. Sophomore left tackle Cam Robinson is the lone returning starter, and perhaps one of the best tackles in the conference. His toughness showed last year when he came back from a high ankle sprain in the Arkansas to not miss a game. Ross Pierschbacher redshirted last season and came out of spring as the first-string left guard. Redshirt Bradley Bozeman also came out of spring practice with a hold on the right guard spot. The redshirt sophomore is 6-foot-5, 320 pounds. Dominick Jackson is a physical run blocker and will get plenty of work on his pass blocking as the right tackle.
Reserves
What the reserves lack in experience, they make up for in raw talent. Alphonse Taylor got valuable playing time at right guard a season ago and Isaac Luatua had a role as a back-up in 2014. Redshirt freshman Josh Casher is nasty in the trenches. Korean Kirven makes the transition from defensive lineman to offensive lineman this season. J.C. Hassenauer returns for his sophomore season and Brandon Kennedy and Dallas Warmack are true freshmen.
Overview
The unit has an opportunity to be a dominating run blocking unit. Robinson is one of the best talents in the country, as he proved his freshman season. The run game was most productive running behind the left side of the line in 2014, but this season has a chance to be more balanced. Jackson is an athletic right tackle, but he mostly has experience run blocking and will need to continue to progress as a pass blocker
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TideSports.com Senior Writer
Three starters must be replaced from a unit that paved the way for the offense to set program records. In the fourth installment of an eight-part series counting down to the beginning of fall camp for the University of Alabama football program, The Tuscaloosa News examines the offensive line.
Sophomore left tackle Cam Robinson broke into the starting lineup as a true freshman.
Starters
Center Ryan Kelly sets the tone for the group as senior is heading into his third season as a starter. He's the most experienced lineman on the team with a combined 21 starts under his belt over the last two years. Sophomore left tackle Cam Robinson is the lone returning starter, and perhaps one of the best tackles in the conference. His toughness showed last year when he came back from a high ankle sprain in the Arkansas to not miss a game. Ross Pierschbacher redshirted last season and came out of spring as the first-string left guard. Redshirt Bradley Bozeman also came out of spring practice with a hold on the right guard spot. The redshirt sophomore is 6-foot-5, 320 pounds. Dominick Jackson is a physical run blocker and will get plenty of work on his pass blocking as the right tackle.
Reserves
What the reserves lack in experience, they make up for in raw talent. Alphonse Taylor got valuable playing time at right guard a season ago and Isaac Luatua had a role as a back-up in 2014. Redshirt freshman Josh Casher is nasty in the trenches. Korean Kirven makes the transition from defensive lineman to offensive lineman this season. J.C. Hassenauer returns for his sophomore season and Brandon Kennedy and Dallas Warmack are true freshmen.
Overview
The unit has an opportunity to be a dominating run blocking unit. Robinson is one of the best talents in the country, as he proved his freshman season. The run game was most productive running behind the left side of the line in 2014, but this season has a chance to be more balanced. Jackson is an athletic right tackle, but he mostly has experience run blocking and will need to continue to progress as a pass blocker
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