Exciting developments are unfolding at the University of Alabama through the NCAA transfer portal. Quarterback Austin Mack was successfully recruited from Washington, and now Kalen DeBoer has secured his second player from the Huskies for the Crimson Tide. On Saturday, offensive lineman Parker Brailsford, a standout at 6 feet 2 inches and 275 pounds, officially committed to Alabama. Brailsford, recognized as one of the premier centers in college football, played a pivotal role in guiding Washington’s offensive unit to win the Joe Moore Award in 2023. This accomplishment propelled the Huskies to 14 victories, a Pac-12 Championship, a triumph over Texas in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, and an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Michigan.
Brailsford’s exceptional performance protected quarterback Michael Penix, who amassed an impressive 4,903 passing yards and 39 total touchdowns. Additionally, his strategic blocking schemes contributed to running back Dillon Johnson’s success, with a total of 1,195 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns on 233 carries. Thanks to Brailsford’s expertise on the offensive line, Washington boasted two 1,000-yard receivers.
FORMER WASHINGTON CENTER PARKER BRAILSFORD TRANSFERRING TO ALABAMA
Rome Odunze caught 92 passes for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns. Ja’Lynn Polk caught 69 passes for 1,159 yards and nine touchdowns. On social media, Alabama supporters are ecstatic to have a centre who can guide the Tide back to the national championship stage.
#RollTide🅰️1️⃣9️⃣🔜🏈🏆 https://t.co/fwAD7DHH48
— Max Ryan🅰️🐘🌊🥋 (@mryan55) January 21, 2024
A center that can snap! 😍 https://t.co/IURT01jfUx
— Hannah Waite 🤙🏻 (@HannahRuns4Fun) January 21, 2024
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 https://t.co/aTTsFowF39
— Keep Pounding Buzz City (@BlGTHUGNASTY) January 21, 2024
Good things happen to good programs! #RollTide https://t.co/LXaBzjUBc7
— evan (@ebryan__11) January 21, 2024
ROLLTIDEEE https://t.co/uD0oku6pIu
— D. (@Darealfatboii_) January 21, 2024
Ayee we got a center that can snap the ball https://t.co/XTsC3Aj8D1
— Chad Opoku🇬🇭🇳🇬 (@Datway_57) January 21, 2024
BLESSED 😭😭😭 https://t.co/BlWrREaJ3z
— holley (@HolleyBrandon) January 21, 2024
Thank the football god bear Bryant we've got a Center y'all! #RollTide https://t.co/ZKSNFgtKID
— Adrian dev 🥋 (@whoisadriandev) January 21, 2024
Welcomed with open arms! https://t.co/6MsyxFzzrv
— Colby Crutcher (@colby_crutcher) January 21, 2024
SOMEONE THAT CAN SNAP THE FOOTBALL CORRECTLY!!!🙌🙌 https://t.co/Kwf7nbjbG5
— Dylan Rowell (@Rowell_9) January 21, 2024
Last season, Brailsford participated in all 15 games, making 13 starts for Washington at centre.
