Kalen DeBoer names two Alabama stars who will play a key role in team’s offense in 2025 ft. Kadyn Proctor

Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer will be looking to improve after a disappointing 2024 season. The Crimson Tide finished 9-4, marking their first sub-10-win season since 2007.

As a result, DeBoer and the Crimson Tide have been working hard this offseason to ensure they get back to the top of the SEC.

One position they lacked depth in during training camp was offensive tackle. DeBoer chose not to strengthen the position in the portal, instead placing confidence in the players he has at his disposal. He believes Kadyn Proctor and Wilkin Formby are two players who could step up and have a more prominent role next season.

"There are some young guys that hopefully aren't forced into action, but guys that we're getting ready. You feel good about Proctor and Wilkin being the guys that come back."

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Wilkin Formby has spent two seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide, but played a significant role for the first time this past season. He appeared in nine games in 2024 after redshirting the 2023 season.

Kadyn Proctor has also spent two full seasons with the Crimson Tide. In 2023, he appeared in 14 games as a freshman. However, this past season he was limited by a shoulder injury and missed the first two games. He appeared in 11 games.

Kalen DeBoer speaks about the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Region Tradition golf event

Kalen DeBoer played golf at the Region Tradition golf event on Wednesday. Before he got the opportunity to tee off, he spoke with the media. He was asked about how he feels about the Crimson Tide heading into next season.

"Really, they made a commitment to our team to get back to work. They’ve done a great job of just focusing on the right things. We’ve been able to take things, because of our continuity with both our coaching staff and the players, to another level when it comes to the details. That’s got to continue on. We’re far from where we need to be yet, but there’s good momentum, and they feel that."

It will be interesting to see if Kalen DeBoer can get the Crimson Tide back to the top of the SEC next season.

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