Seth McLaughlin

A 2025 college free agent signee of the Bengals, McLaughlin brings an All-American resume to Cincinnati ... He spent his final collegiate season at Ohio State in 2024, following four years ('20-23) at the University of Alabama ... Played in 46 career games with 35 starts at center ... Started first 10 games for the Buckeyes last season before suffering a season-ending injury, but still collected first-team All-America and first-team All-Big Ten honors ... Also received the Dave Rimington Trophy, awarded to the best center in college football ... Finished out his Alabama career by earning starting center role and helping Crimson Tide win Southeastern Conference title in 2023 ... Part of four teams that appeared in the College Football Playoff during his five-year career (2020-21, '23-24) ... Maintained a 4.0 grade point average at Alabama, and graduated with bachelor's degree in August 2022 and master's degree in December '23.

A 2025 college free agent signee of the Bengals, McLaughlin brings an All-American resume to Cincinnati ... He spent his final collegiate season at Ohio State in 2024, following four years ('20-23) at the University of Alabama ... Played in 46 career games with 35 starts at center ... Started first 10 games for the Buckeyes last season before suffering a season-ending injury, but still collected first-team All-America and first-team All-Big Ten honors ... Also received the Dave Rimington Trophy, awarded to the best center in college football ... Finished out his Alabama career by earning starting center role and helping Crimson Tide win Southeastern Conference title in 2023 ... Part of four teams that appeared in the College Football Playoff during his five-year career (2020-21, '23-24) ... Maintained a 4.0 grade point average at Alabama, and graduated with bachelor's degree in August 2022 and master's degree in December '23.

Career transactions:

Signed with Cincinnati as college free agent on 5-9-25.

College highlights:

Played final collegiate season at Ohio State in 2024, after spending four seasons ('20-23) at Alabama.

2024—Started first 10 games at center for Ohio State, before suffering season-ending injury in practice ... Earned consensus first-team All-America and first-team All-Big Ten honors ... Won the Dave Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the best center in college football ... Anchored Buckeye offense that ranked seventh nationally in fewest TFLs allowed per game (3.75) and 10th in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.0) ... Did not play in College Football Playoffs as Ohio State won national title ... Named a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American.

2023—Started all 14 games at C for Alabama ... Helped Crimson Tide to 12-2 record, SEC Championship and appearance in College Football Playoff ... Opened holes for 114 team rushing yards in SEC title game on Dec. 2 vs. top-ranked Georgia ... Named a College Sports Communicators Academic All-American.

2022—Played in 11 games with eight starts at C for Alabama ... Blocked for Crimson Tide offense that ranked fourth nationally in scoring (41.1 points per game), fourth in rushing average (5.55 yards per carry) and 11th in total offense (477.1 yards per game).

2021—Played in 10 games with three starts at C for Alabama ... Started each of final three games, including SEC Championship victory over Georgia on Dec. 4 (first career start), College Football Playoff semifinal win over Cincinnati on Dec. 31, and National Championship game against Georgia on Jan. 10 ... Contributed to Crimson Tide offense that ranked sixth nationally in scoring (39.9 points per game).

2020—Saw action in one game as a true freshman for Alabama ... Made career debut on Nov. 21 vs. Kentucky, lining up for 10 snaps.

High school:

Attended Buford High School in Buford, Ga. ... Named to PrepStar All-Southeast Region Team as a senior in 2019, when he anchored Buford offense that totaled 467 points and 3400 rushing yards ... Helped lead Buford to state championship in senior campaign.

Personal:

Hometown is Buford, Ga. ... Maintained a 4.0 grade point average at Alabama ... Earned bachelor's degree in finance from Alabama in August 2022 ... Received master's degree in hospitality management from Alabama in December 2023.

Last Updated July 2025