Alabama OL Chris Owens will return for sixth season

Alabama standout offensive lineman Chris Owens announced via Twitter that he will be returning to he program for his sixth season.

Alabama has already lost a handful of key players to the 2021 NFL draft, including quarterback Mac Jones, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and others.

The Crimson Tide is also expected to lose two standout offensive linemen in Landon Dickerson and Alex Leatherwood, both have first-round potential.

However, Alabama will retain Chris Owens, who is taking advantage of the additional year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the craziness of the COVID-influenced 2020 season.

Owens stepped up in the Crimson Tide’s two playoff games, as the team’s starting center, Landon Dickerson, went down with a knee injury. Owens did not let the team down in the emergency role.

The returning lineman writes about the opportunities he has been granted as a member of the program, and thanks those close to him.

In his five season at Alabama, Owens has won three SEC Championships, two national championships, a bachelors and a masters degree.