Bringing the Wood with Leatherwood

Alex Leatherwood grew up in Pensacola, Florida, where he attended Booker T. Washington High School. He was named first team All-Area by the Pensacola News Journal as a junior and senior. Leatherwood was five-star, top of the line recruit who chose the University of Alabama. As a true freshman, he played in 7 games which prepared him for what would be his biggest performance. During the 2018 National Championship, Leatherwood replaced injured right tackle Jonah Williams and the Tide didn’t miss a beat .

Draft Profile

6”5’
312lbs
Wingspan: 85 3/8″
Arm: 34 3/8″
Hand: 9 1/2″
Position: OT
College: Alabama
Projection: Late 2nd Round

DFAS a sophomore, Alex moved to right guard earning 2nd Team All-SEC honors. In his junior year, he moved back to the left tackle position and was named 1st team All-SEC and 1st team All- American. He started 13 games his senior season and won a National Title. On top of that he was a first team All-SEC and the co-winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy along with Alabama center Landon Dickerson.

As a sophomore, Alex moved to right guard earning 2nd Team All SEC honors. In his junior year, he moved back to the left tackle position and was named 1st team All-SEC and 1st team All- American. He started 13 games his senior season and won a National Title. On top of that he was a first team All-SEC and the co-winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy along with Alabama center Landon Dickerson.

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