Alabama senior Ryan Kelly is the nation's top center.

The fifth-year senior was announced as the winner of the Rimington Trophy on Thursday night. Kelly beat Michigan State center Jack Allen and Iowa center Austin Blythe.

Kelly is Alabama's offensive line caller and has been a critical part of the Crimson Tide's offensive success this season. The Alabama center hasn't given up a sack all season and graded out at 88.4 percent this season. He deserves at least a share of the credit for Derrick Henry's record-breaking season, too.

"Ryan deserved it," Derrick Henry said. "He's a great leader and the heart and soul of the offense. I'm excited to see him get an award."

Kelly was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy on Wednesday.

Kelly is the first of what could be multiple Alabama players to win awards Thursday night in Atlanta. Linebacker Reggie Ragland is nominated for the Bednarik Award, A'Shawn Robinson is a finalist for the Outland Trophy and running back Derrick Henry is a finalist for the Maxwell Award and Doak Walker Award.

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