The University of Alabama football team held its annual awards banquet at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Sunday evenging. During the event, Head Coach Nick Saban addressed a diverse audience, including team members, coaching staff, administration, and support staff. Saban provided a comprehensive recap of the 2023 season, touching upon the Crimson Tide’s achievements and the upcoming Semifinal matchup against top-ranked Michigan in the College Football Playoff.
The ceremony concluded with the announcement of three permanent team captains for the 2023 season—Malachi Moore, Jalen Milroe, and Dallas Turner—who were chosen by their peers.
The list of award winners is as follows:
Unsung Hero Award:
- Trey Amos, Malik Benson, CJ Dippre, Jah-Marien Latham, Trezmen Marshall, Kobe Prentice, Kristian Story
Outstanding Senior Scholar:
- Justin Eboigbe, Seth McLaughlin, Will Reichard
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award:
- James Brockermeyer, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jalen Milroe, Shawn Murphy, DeVonta Smith
Iron Man Award:
- Caleb Downs, Tim Keenan III, Jam Miller, Jaeden Roberts
Most Inspiring Player:
- Jalen Milroe
Pat Trammell Award:
- Justin Eboigbe, Malachi Moore, Roydell Williams
Outstanding Defensive Performer:
- Chris Braswell, Caleb Downs, Deontae Lawson, Dallas Turner
Up-Front Award:
- Tyler Booker, Tim Keenan III, JC Latham, Jaheim Oatis
Defensive Achievement Award:
- Terrion Arnold, Jihaad Campbell, Jaylen Key, Tim Smith
Offensive Achievement Award:
- Isaiah Bond, Kendrick Law, Amari Niblack, Kadyn Proctor
President’s Award:
- Malachi Moore, Robbie Ouzts, Damon Payne Jr., Roydell Williams
Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award:
- Ricky Davis
Special Teams Player of the Year Award:
- James Burnip, Kneeland Hibbett, Will Reichard, Quandarrius Robinson
Offensive Player of the Year Award:
- Jermaine Burton, Jase McClellan, Jalen Milroe
Defensive Player of the Year Award:
- Kool-Aid McKinstry, Dallas Turner
Most Valuable Player Award:
- Jalen Milroe
Captain Awards:
- Jalen Milroe, Malachi Moore, Dallas Turner