Alabama guard Jaeden Roberts didn’t see any playing time against Vanderbilt.
He hasn’t started any games this season at right guard, so Geno VanDeMark getting the start at right guard wasn’t surprising. But it was noticeable Roberts didn’t play at all in the offensive line rotation.
“Jaeden’s still working his way back on the field,“ Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said Monday. ”Last week, I thought was a big step for him. He’s progressing nicely in practice and things like that. So really expect him to be able to make a contribution this week.”
Roberts missed a good chunk of training camp as he dealt with a concussion. He was announced as available for the Florida State game but he did not play. He has rotated in at guard for the Louisiana-Monroe, Wisconsin and Georgia games.
VanDeMark has been the starter. When Alabama has rotated Michael Carroll into games at right tackle recently, Wilkin Formby has been moving inside to right guard.
“I mean, it’s competitive right now at those positions,” Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said. “Guys are competing in practice. That’s, to me, a big part of what you got to do. The come back for him has been progressing, that’s probably why you feel the vibe you feel from Coach Grubb and the words he said. You’ve got to just keep doing it. That’s what we ask of every guy. Some of these guys have gotten chances to get on the football field and taken advantage of it, and that’s made it harder for others who maybe have had roles that were assumed. But it’s competitive. Jaeden, love Jaeden. What a great, great kid. Got a lot of potential, and he’s gonna keep working.”
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