Kadyn Proctor did not start Alabama football's season-opening game on Saturday vs. Western Kentucky. Instead, in Proctor's place at left tackle on the Crimson Tide offensive line is Elijah Pritchett.

Proctor was seen during warmups but left with trainers heading toward the tunnel prior to kickoff. Miles McVay is listed as Proctor's backup on the Crimson Tide's depth chart, while Pritchett was listed at right tackle with Wilkin Formby. Pritchett, however, got the nod to start at left tackle over McVay.

Formby started at right tackle.

Through fall camp, Pritchett has been battling with Formby at the right tackle position, a battle that is well expected to continue through the season.

Elijah Pritchett starts at left tackle: Alabama football vs Western Kentucky

Kadyn Proctor was seen heading to the locker room prior to kickoff vs. Western Kentucky on Saturday. While Proctor's exact status is unknown, Pritchett started for him at left tackle on the offensive line.

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Proctor was seen in a sleeve and street clothes on the Alabama sideline after heading to the tunnel during warmups with team trainers. Proctor was seen wearing a sling on his left arm.

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Miles McVay is listed as Kadyn Proctor's backup at the left tackle spot, but it was Pritchett who got the starting nod.

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This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football: Elijah Pritchett, not Kadyn Proctor, starts at LT vs WKU