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When your team has an exciting, dual-threat quarterback and a defense that has a knack for scoring touchdowns, it’s easy for offensive lineman to get lost in the shuffle when talking about No. 1 Alabama. While LT Cam Robinson is sure to be a high draft pick, Nick Saban acknowledged another offensive lineman Monday as the team’s unsung hero for 2016.
Saban on Bradley Bozeman: "I think Bradley's one of the guys, if you're gonna have an unsung hero, is a guy I would certainly vote for."
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) December 26, 2016
Bozeman had big shoes to fill after last year’s starting center, Ryan Kelly, went No. 18 overall to the Indianapolis Colts. He exceeded almost everyone’s expectations, being recognized as one of the SEC’s top centers in 2016 by Pro Football Focus.
Top graded SEC Centers this season:
1. Frank Ragnow
2. Bradley Bozeman
3. Ethan Pocic
4. Jon Toth
5. Brandon Kublanow— Vinnie Ronca (@VinnieRonca) December 3, 2016
Saban also praised Bozeman’s leadership qualities.
Saban: Bradley Bozeman an unsung hero. Confidence leadership for this team and for the offensive line.
— jeff speegle (@speegs3340) December 26, 2016
While Kelly was the starting center, it’s worth noting that Bozeman saw action in all 15 games last season coming off the bench, giving him the experience to be a confident leader this season.
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