He has been a staple along Alabama’s offensive line since 2015, but there is a different focus in Ross Pierschbacher’s eyes as he enters his senior year in the fall.
Hailing from Iowa, the three-year starter has played in 42 career games at left guard – assisting the Crimson Tide’s rushing attack to have three 1,000-yard performers and a 2,000-yard man in former standout Derrick Henry. While he’s cleared the way for 28 100-yard rushing outings during his tenure, Pierschbacher’s abilities in pass protection were second to none in 2017.
The 6-foot-4, 309-pounder did not allow a sack in eight games and his effort versus Georgia in the College Football Playoff national title game was strong, as he protected Tua Tagovailoa in helping him account for 166 passing yards with three touchdowns on 14 completions.