#52
Mal Waldrep Jr.
Returning to Alabama for 2026
Seale, Ala. → Central
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Alabama
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Alabama
Returning around him
- 43% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 10 Alabama players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (17 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Alabama · Last season: 11-4 (AP #11) · Talent rank #2 · 2026 recruiting class #2
Background
NIL Opportunities 2025 Worked in two games during his rookie campaign ... redshirted at season's end ... named an offensive (scout) player of the week by the Alabama coaching staff for his efforts leading up to the Tennessee game. ULM: Earned his first collegiate playing time against the Warhawks...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology