Alabama Football 2026: The Game-Changing Offensive Linemen You Didn’t See Coming – Part 2 – Page 10

Playstyle

One of the most encouraging things about Delgatty is how experienced he is at in a run scheme that has him moving laterally and getting into position quickly. He’s fast out of his snap and then can get down the line to make block, or will get upfield in a hurry to take on a linebacker. He’s not the biggest lineman, but he makes up for it with how hard he plows into defenders when he gets a little space to speed into them.

As a pass blocker, he’s as good as you’ll find at helping his guards with a chip and then taking on a blitzer, and he’s good at using that same quickness to catch up with plenty of stunting or delayed rushers. He does struggle a little with giving ground to a bull rush, but is generally able to stabilize after getting knocked back a few steps.

Scheme Fit and Prediction

As far as replacing Parker Brailsford, you can’t get a much more identical player, so he should be a seamless fit in at the center spot. On top of that, just last week OC Ryan Grubb told the whole world that Delgatty is the odds on favorite to be the starter next year.

“I think during the spring … especially with so many new pieces, you’re trying to find out who the players are, who the guys are and trying to get some semblance of gel to happen,” Grubb said. “But it starts with Jackson and Michael. And then really the center position, Racin Delgatty has been doing an awesome job at center. He’s really taken the reins quickly, so I’m excited to see him out there.”

I’d be shocked if Delgatty isn’t Alabama’s starting center in 2026.