Alabama adds former SEC offensive lineman to roster ahead of spring practice
Alabama has added an offensive lineman to its 2025 roster ahead of spring practice.
Offensive tackle Jayden Hobson was included on the Crimson Tide’s roster update shared by the school’s NIL collective, Yea Alabama, on Sunday. Hobson spent the 2024 season at South Alabama after beginning his collegiate career at Mississippi State. He did not see the field at either of his stops, redshirting in 2023. He will be a walk-on for the Crimson Tide.
After transferring to South Alabama in 2024, Hobson didn’t contribute to the Jaguars last year. He left the team in fall camp “with intentions to drop out of school and enter the workforce,” according to AL.com. But now, he will provide Alabama with needed depth.
A Tuscaloosa, Alabama native, Hobson committed to Mississippi State over South Miss, West Virginia and others after his senior season at Hillcrest High School. A 3-star recruit in the 2023 class, Hobson was rated as the 61st-best player in Alabama and the No. 103 offensive tackle, per the On3 Industry rankings. Before playing for coach Jamie Mitchell at Hillcrest in 2022, Hobson previously attended Paul W. Bryant High School, located in Tuscaloosa.
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Alabama entered the 2025 spring season with little tackle depth. Kadyn Proctor returned after starting at left tackle the last two seasons, but he could miss time due to a nagging shoulder injury. Wilkin Formby is also back and expected to compete for the right tackle vacancy, but the only other tackles are newcomers – Jackson Lloyd and Arkel Anugwom.
However, Hobson lists himself as a tight end on his Instagram profile. That is another thin group for Alabama’s offense with two departing starters. Hobson will wear jersey No. 48.
The Crimson Tide will hold its first spring practice session on Monday, March 3.
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