Kadyn Proctor
Biography
Kadyn Proctor was a physically imposing left tackle who started for three seasons at Alabama. After a brief transfer saga as a freshman, he returned to anchor the line for Kalen DeBoer. He declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and was selected 12th overall by the Miami Dolphins.
Rivalry Context
Kadyn Proctor is tracked in the Iron Bowl History archive as a offensive line connected to Alabama during the 2023-2025 period. The profile is intended to place the person in rivalry context rather than serve as a complete career biography.
The recorded Iron Bowl mark for this profile is 3-0. Records are presented as rivalry-specific context and should be read alongside the linked game pages when a notable game is available.
Kadyn Proctor's profile includes 3 documented achievements, including SEC Champion (2023, 2025) and First-team All-SEC (2025).
The notable game links below connect this profile to 3 Iron Bowl archive entries, making the biographical note part of the broader game-by-game record.
Achievements
- SEC Champion (2023, 2025)
- First-team All-SEC (2025)
- 2026 NFL Draft - 1st Round (12th Overall, Dolphins)
Notable Iron Bowl Games
The 2023 Iron Bowl will forever be known for the "Gravedigger," a miraculous play that saved Alabama's season. Trailing 24-20 with 32 seconds remaining, Alabama faced a dire 4th-and-goal from the Auburn 31-yard line after a bad snap and a penalty. In a moment of desperation, quarterback Jalen Milroe famously yelled "Give me a snap, clap!" and launched a prayer to the back left corner of the end zone. Wide receiver Isaiah Bond fought through contact to secure the catch, stunning the Jordan-Hare crowd and giving Alabama a 27-24 lead. Before the miracle, the game was a defensive slugfest where Auburn seemed poised for an upset, capitalizing on Alabama mistakes and muffed punts. Auburn took the lead in the second half behind a punishing run game led by Jarquez Hunter. But Milroe's heroics on 4th-and-31 etched his name into Iron Bowl lore alongside the greatest plays in the rivalry's history. The victory kept Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes alive, eventually propelling them to an SEC Championship win over Georgia.
The 2024 Iron Bowl marked a new chapter in the rivalry, with Kalen DeBoer earning his first victory in the series as Alabama head coach. Facing a spirited Auburn team at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide relied on a punishing ground game and a stifling defense to secure a 28-14 win. Quarterback Jalen Milroe was the catalyst, showcasing his dynamic dual-threat ability by rushing for 104 yards and three touchdowns while adding 256 yards through the air. After a tight first half that saw Auburn trailing just 14-7, Alabama asserted control in the third quarter. The Tide defense, led by linebacker Jihaad Campbell, clamped down on Auburn's offense, forcing crucial stops and limiting Payton Thorne's effectiveness despite his 301 passing yards. A critical turning point came when Alabama marched 92 yards in 12 plays, capped by Milroe's third rushing touchdown, extending the lead to 21-7. Although Auburn fought back with a late touchdown pass to Cam Coleman, Alabama's defense sealed the game with an interception in the final minutes. The victory extended Alabama's winning streak in the Iron Bowl to five games and kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive in the expanded 12-team field.
Alabama defeated Auburn 27-20 in the 2025 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium, extending the Crimson Tide's winning streak in the series to six games. Ty Simpson threw three touchdown passes, all to Isaiah Horton, including the go-ahead score on fourth-and-2 with 3:50 remaining after Auburn had tied the game. The result moved Alabama's all-time series lead to 52-37-1.