Alabama Captain and Starting Center Parker Brailsford Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

His exit intensifies Alabama’s offensive-line turnover heading into 2026.

Overview

Brailsford announced on Instagram on Monday that he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
The redshirt junior started at center in every game he played for Alabama over the past two seasons and was a 2025 team captain.
He played through a late-season high ankle sprain against Auburn and Georgia, earning praise from offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb for his toughness.
He earned 2024 second-team All-American recognition and was a 2025 third-team All-SEC pick, allowing 14 pressures and one sack across 905 snaps, according to local reports.
Alabama faces major reshuffling up front with Wilkin Formby in the transfer portal, Kam Dewberry, Geno VanDeMark and Jaeden Roberts out of eligibility, Kadyn Proctor undecided, and backups Joseph Ionata and Roq Montgomery also in the portal, leaving no clear successor at center.