Overview
- AL.com and The Tuscaloosa News confirmed Friday that Chris Kapilovic is leaving the program, making him the first Tide assistant this offseason to depart without another job reported.
- Alabama’s 2025 line ranked 125th nationally in rushing at 104.1 yards per game with 3.35 yards per carry, allowed 32 sacks, and yielded 183 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Issues were glaring in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals as quarterback Ty Simpson faced heavy pressure before a first‑half injury and the rushing attack stalled.
- The line room faces major turnover with Kadyn Proctor and Parker Brailsford entering the 2026 NFL Draft, Wilkin Formby transferring to Texas A&M, and multiple veterans exhausting eligibility, leaving Michael Carroll as the lone returning starter.
- Alabama has added six transfer linemen and five 2026 signees to replenish depth, and reported candidates for the vacancy include Scott Huff and Sam Pittman with no hire announced.