Big, Tough, and Built for the Trenches
Arie Kouandjio brought classic Alabama-OL traits: size, power, and toughness, plus the kind of academic and locker-room reliability coaches love. In his Alabama career, he started 25 games and earned Academic All-America honors, which hints at both consistency and discipline. The catch: his path was shaped by knee issues that at one point had him wondering if he would play again, so durability matters when evaluating him. If your team wants a physical interior lineman with SEC-tested grit and a strong football IQ, he fits the profile nicely.
