Parker Brailsford, Alabama’s starting center, is all in for winning the Joe Moore Award in 2025. After transferring from Washington, where he played a key role in their offensive line, Brailsford is now eyeing big goals with the Crimson Tide. Despite Alabama’s struggles last season, they’ve improved significantly in pass protection, allowing only 24 sacks in 2024, down from 49 the previous year.

Brailsford is determined to help Alabama’s O-line claim the top award for college football’s best offensive line, though he faces a challenge after losing left guard Tyler Booker to the NFL draft. As the team prepares for A-Day, the battle for Booker’s spot is heating up, with players like Geno VanDeMark and Kam Dewberry competing.

Building solid chemistry among the O-line is key to success, and while they haven’t fully settled on their starting five yet, Brailsford feels good about the group’s bond. His year of experience at Alabama has helped him step into a leadership role, and he’s ready to guide the offensive line to greatness. As he builds stronger relationships with his teammates, Brailsford’s confidence is growing — and so is his belief that they can bring home the Joe Moore Award.