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Alabama All-American Kadyn Proctor Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

The 6-foot-7 left tackle moves on following marked pass-protection growth after a brief Iowa detour.

Overview

  • Proctor, a former five-star recruit and three-year Alabama starter, announced his decision in a statement posted Tuesday.
  • Year-to-year pass protection improved significantly, from 12 sacks and 36 combined pressures in 2023 to 3 sacks and 15 combined in 2024, then 1 sack and 19 combined through the 2025 SEC title game.
  • Early scouting notes highlight rare size and explosive testing, with questions about lateral quickness, body control and consistency on tape.
  • Draft projections vary from the late first round into the second, with the Combine and team interviews expected to clarify his range.
  • If selected in Round 1, he would extend Alabama’s recent run of early offensive-line picks that includes JC Latham in 2024 and Tyler Booker in 2025, with the 2026 draft opening April 23 in Pittsburgh.