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William Sanders 'Cemented' at Left Guard as Alabama Locks Down Interior Line

Coaches view Sanders' return as a stabilizing step to reduce negative-yardage runs, aiming to sharpen the run game before the Sept. 5 opener.

Apr 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) finds an opening in the line of scrimmage during the Alabama A-Day spring football scrimmage game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Monday that William Sanders has "pretty much cemented" the left guard starting role for Week 1 against East Carolina.
  • Grubb and head coach Kalen DeBoer have publicly prioritized physicality and consistency up front as the key measures of success for the offensive line.
  • The near-final interior group now includes Jackson Lloyd at left tackle, Racin Delgatty at center, Sanders at left guard and Michael Carroll at right guard.
  • The right-tackle spot remains unsettled with Mississippi State transfer Jayvin James taking the most first-team reps while he works into game shape and Texas transfer Nick Brooks also getting reps.
  • Coaches have singled out the high rate of negative-yardage runs from 2025 as a top fix, and they say stabilizing the line is central to both the Sept. 5 game plan and broader season goals.