Andrea Adelson of ESPN addressed that exact question in a roundup of each top 25 team's X factor, and interestingly, Adelson didn't pick a player. "The Alabama offensive line has not played up to par over the past several seasons, so coach Kalen DeBoer did something about it, replacing Chris Kapilovic with Klemm," she wrote. "Alabama lost six of its top seven offensive linemen and brought in 11 new players. Colin Gay of the Tuscaloosa News also delved into the Tide's line concerns, noting that "offensive line production may be the all-encompassing sign of success for Alabama in 2026." "Alabama completely revamped its offensive line room, hiring Klemm to lead the charge.