'Bama's Offensive Line ??

The Crimson Tide have stocked up on highly rated offensive line prospects.

Junior college newcomer James Carpenter exited spring as the likely starter at left tackle, but heralded incoming freshman D.J. Fluker might also have something to say about who protects Greg McElroy's blind side. The 6-7, 350-pound Fluker is massive. He's bigger than Smith was when Smith arrived on campus. But Smith was mentally sharp enough to handle that position as a true freshman and was a quick learner. We don't know that yet about Fluker.

Fluker is also coming off arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder in April, which could possibly stunt his development.

The right guard spot would appear to be wide open. Junior Brian Motley started there in the spring game, but sophomore John Michael Boswell will be one to watch once preseason practice starts. True freshman Chance Warmack (6-3, 325) also looked good in the spring after enrolling early.

Junior David Ross and sophomore Barrett Jones are guys who could factor in at both guard and center.

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