Alabama Football: Kalen DeBoer on Kadyn Proctor Status for Wisconsin

Kadyn Proctor Injury Update

During a press conference on Tuesday, Alabama head coach Nick Saban provided an update on the status of freshman offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor. Proctor suffered an ankle injury in the Crimson Tide’s season-opening win over Utah State and did not play in the team’s second game against Mercer.

Proctor's Availability

Saban said that Proctor is “day-to-day” with his injury and that his availability for Alabama’s upcoming game against Wisconsin is uncertain. “He’s getting better,” Saban said. “We’ll see how he does this week and make a decision about his status for the game.”

Proctor's Importance

Proctor is a highly touted recruit who was considered one of the top offensive linemen in the country coming out of high school. He started at right tackle for Alabama in the season opener against Utah State and played well before suffering his injury.

If Proctor is unable to play against Wisconsin, it would be a significant loss for the Crimson Tide. Alabama’s offensive line is already thin, and losing Proctor would further deplete the team’s depth.

Saban's Optimism

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Proctor’s status, Saban expressed optimism that he will be able to play against Wisconsin. “I think he’s got a chance to play,” Saban said. “We’ll just have to see how he progresses this week.”

Conclusion

The availability of Kadyn Proctor for Alabama’s game against Wisconsin is uncertain. The freshman offensive lineman is “day-to-day” with an ankle injury, and his status for the game will be determined later this week.