As we hit the summer portion of the offseason, Touchdown Alabama Magazine will release a series of player spotlight pieces on starters and marquee contributors for the 2019 football season. In these articles, we will dive into the strengths and weaknesses of each player, provide expectations for 2019, give NFL Draft projections for those who are eligible, and conclude with how each one can impact the team.
The 11th offensive player is Emil Ekiyor Jr.
Emil Ekiyor’s attributes
-Position: Offensive Line
-Classification: RS Freshman
-Height/Weight: 6-3/327
-2018 stats: Played in four games, prior to redshirting
Strengths
-Core power (base)
-Hand strike
-Quick feet
-Versatile
Summary: Nick Saban was able to snatch the best offensive lineman prospect from Big Ten country in the 2018 cycle, as the Crimson Tide landed Emil Ekiyor Jr.