Alabama's OG competition could actually be a three-way battle for two spots

Coming into fall camp, it seemed like four of the five positions on the Alabama offensive line were already settled: LT Kadyn Proctor, C Parker Brailsford, RG Jaeden Roberts, and RT Wilkin Formby, with the only competition being at LG between Texas A&M transfer Kam Dewberry and the versatile Geno VanDeMark.

But during the media viewing period of Sunday's practice, it appears that the competition could be at both guard spots. Despite being on the preseason Outland Trophy watchlist, Roberts worked the second-team offensive line on Sunday, with Dewberry at LG and VanDeMark at RG.

This is the first day of Alabama's fall camp thus far where Dewberry worked with the first-team. Though many thought Dewberry had the lead coming out of spring practice, VanDeMark had gotten the first-team reps through the media viewing portion of the first three practices.

Roberts' job might not be as certain as many figured. Roberts struggled last season, and lost some reps during the season to VanDeMark at times, but many chalked that up to his consistent struggles with injuries a year ago. A big bounce-back season was expected from the senior.

It's also possible that Kalen DeBoer and OL coach Chris Kapilovic decide to use a time-share for the two guard spots to get three worthy players on the football field.

Don't read to much into Jaeden Roberts on the second-team

It's far too early in fall camp to read too much into position groupings and who is repping the most with the first-team. Obviously, it's a surprise to see Roberts not working with the ones, but DeBoer and the staff are still searching for the best five to start up front. That will likely include Roberts, but it's not a bad thing to get VanDeMark reps at RG due to Roberts' injury history last year.

Whether or not VanDeMark ultimately beats out Dewberry for the starting gig at LG, he'll be the top backup at both center and right guard. His versatility is key for the Crimson Tide. He'll likely garner some first-team reps going forward at center, too, and that won't at all be an indication of open competition for Brailsford's spot at center. You just have to prepare for all scenarios.

Alabama seems to have three quality options at guard. This staff proved last year that they were more willing to rotate starters than Nick Saban ever was. If they feel like they have six quality starters for five positions, they're going to try and find a way to get all six guys on the field as much as they can.