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BREAKING: Alabama starting OL to declare for NFL Draft

Alabama football’s starting center Parker Brailsford has announced he will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Alabama starting center Parker Brailsford declares for NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/Bo9qjIk99S

— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) January 5, 2026

Brailsford was Tide’s starting center for two seasons. He transferred from Washington to Alabama once Kalen DeBoer took over as the Crimson Tide’s head coach.

The Arizona native was named to the All-SEC Third Team by the conference coaches in 2025.

Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise.