William Vlachos Class: Sophomore Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. High School: Mountain Brook Height / Weight: 6-1 / 294 Position: Offensive Line Experience: 1L

Career Stats

OUTLOOK: Junior William Vlachos, is a contender to replace departed All-American Antoine Caldwell at center for the Crimson Tide ... an important asset for Alabama over the past two years as a backup offensive lineman ... a versatile player who can played both guard positions as well as center ... has played in nine career games ... won the Ozzie Newsome Most Improved Award following spring practice in 2009 after a strong spring practice in 2009.

2008 (SOPHOMORE): Vlachos was a valuable asset as a reserve offensive lineman in 2008 ... saw action in seven games, including Tulane, Western Kentucky, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Mississippi State, Kentucky and the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Utah.

2007 (FRESHMAN): He appeared in the season-opening win over Western Carolina on Sept. 1.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Valchos was a prep star at Mountain Brook High School ... Alabama Class 6A All-State selection and a Super All-State team member by The Birmingham News ... also named All-Metro by The Birmingham News ... rated as the No. 9 center nationally by Rivals.com ... was ranked 19th nationally at the center position by Scout.com ... earned the No. 16 ranking in the state of Alabama by Rivals.com ... rated No. 15 by The Mobile (Ala.) Press-Register Elite 18 players in Alabama as a senior ... first-team All-Over-the-Mountain selection ... named most valuable lineman at Mountain Brook High School ... selected to play in the 2006 Alabama North-South All-Star game, playing every snap in the contest ... high school coach was Joey Jones.