Report: Alabama getting key offensive starter back vs. Wisconsin

Alabama starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor is ‘expected to play and make his season debut’ on Saturday when the Crimson Tide visit the Wisconsin Badgers, according to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

Proctor had been trending toward playing earlier in the week. This report comes close to firming his status entering Saturday’s big game.

The sophomore left tackle missed Alabama’s first two games after suffering a shoulder injury during warmups before the Week 1 vs. Western Kentucky. His return to the lineup is significant news after the Crimson Tide struggled offensively in their Week 2 win over South Florida.

Both Proctor and starting right tackle Elijah Pritchett have been dealing with injuries early in the season. Both are expected to be healthy and in the lineup on Saturday.

The matchup with Alabama is a challenging one for Wisconsin. The Badgers will be tasked with corralling a high-powered offense led by Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe.

While Wisconsin’s clear weakness is its defensive front seven, there was a thought that Alabama’s lack of health along the line could neutralize its advantage in that area. Proctor and Pritchett both appearing set to play should tip the scales significantly in favor of the Alabama offense.

Wisconsin and Alabama will kick off at noon ET, 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. It is worth monitoring the official status of Alabama’s two starting tackles in the hours approaching game time.

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