Alabama handed out its team awards at the annual team banquet Sunday evening.
Here are the winners:
Unsung Hero Award
Wide receiver Slade Bolden, offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor, running back Brian Robinson, defensive lineman Tim Smith, safety Daniel Wright
Outstanding Senior Scholar
Offensive lineman Landon Dickerson, tight end Miller Forristall, offensive lineman Chris Owens
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
Offensive lineman Tommy Brown, offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt, quarterback Mac Jones, inside linebacker Shane Lee, safety Eddie Smith, quarterback Paul Tyson
Iron Man Award
Defensive lineman Byron Young, Dickerson, defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe, offensive lineman Kendall Randolph
Most Inspiring Player
Dickerson
Pat Trammel Award (To a senior player whose character and contributions to the Alabama football team most personify the All-American youth of today and has reflected qualities of integrity, character, importance of academics and inspirational leadership during their time at Alabama)
Long snapper Thomas Fletcher, linebacker Joshua McMillon, Owens, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle
Outstanding Defensive Performer
Outside linebacker Will Anderson, inside linebacker Christian Harris, defensive back Malachi Moore, cornerback Patrick Surtain
Up-Front Award
Defensive lineman Christian Barmore, defensive lineman DJ Dale, Ekiyor, offensive lineman Evan Neal
Defensive Achievement Award (To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit)
Outside linebacker Christopher Allen, cornerback Josh Jobe, defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis, inside linebacker Dylan Moses
Offensive Achievement Award
Tight end Jahleel Billingsley, offensive lineman Deonte Brown, offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood, wide receiver John Metchie
President’s Award (To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success)
Safety Jordan Battle, Dickerson, Forristall, Robinson Jr.
Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award (A former player who has exemplified the principles, values, character and attitude that make a person successful either during a particular life experience or over a period of time)
Andrew Zow
Special Teams Player of the Year Award
Safety DeMarcco Hellams, inside linebacker Ale Kaho, kicker Will Reichard, outside linebacker Drew Sanders
Offensive Player of the Year Award
Jones, running back Najee Harris, wide receiver DeVonta Smith
Defensive Player of the Year Award
Anderson, Harris, Surtain
Most Valuable Player Award (voted on by the players)
Smith
Permanent Team Captains (voted on by the players)
Dickerson, Jones, Leatherwood, Smith
Alabama Adds Top In State Athlete To 2025 Recruiting Class
Alabama Football Reels in Top Talent The Alabama Crimson Tide's recruiting momentum continues under Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. The team recently secured a commitment from in-state standout wide receiver Derick Smith. Smith's national ranking (51st overall, 6th WR) makes...
Three New Rules Expected for the 2024 College Football Season
Ahead of the 2024 college football season, three significant rule changes are anticipated. First, college football is poised to greenlight in-helmet communications for quarterbacks and coaches, alongside approving the use of tablets on the sidelines and in locker...
Eli Gold Speaks Out After Contract Not Renewed By Alabama
The news hit Alabama fans hard on Wednesday: Eli Gold, the legendary voice of Alabama football for 36 years, won't be calling games next season. Fans are reeling, with emotions ranging from disbelief to understanding, as the university's decision to part ways with...
Coach DeBoer On Keeping Alabama Staff Members
Alabama Head Football Coach Kalen DeBoer was at Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, AL on Wednesday. Included in his comments to the media were thoughts about keeping previous coaches and support members on his staff. Kalen DeBoer on keeping Freddie Roach and Robert...
Kalen Deboer Speaks Highly of QB Austin Mack
In his initial move to shape the Alabama football roster, Head Coach Kalen DeBoer welcomed a familiar face to the quarterback position. Austin Mack, who served as a backup for DeBoer at Washington in the previous season decided to join his coach at Alabama. When...
Alabama Expected to Add Key Recruiter to Off-Field Staff
Alabama is poised to make a formidable addition to its off-filed staff team by securing the talents of Eron Hodges from TCU. He is anticipated to take on the role of associate director of player personnel. Hodges stands out as an exceptional off-the-field recruiter...
Previewing Alabama’s Offensive Coaching Staff Under Coach Kalen DeBoer
Let's take a look at Alabama's new offensive coaching staff under Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. Ryan Grubb - Offensive Coordinator Grubb has closely followed DeBoer's coaching trajectory, contributing significantly to the development of the Washington offense into one of...
Three Bama Standouts are Set to Shine at the 75th Annual Senior Bowl
Get ready to witness three Alabama stars showcasing their talents at the 75th Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL. Let's take a look at each, including current draft prospects. Chris Braswell, EDGE Chris Braswell's 2023 season was a masterclass in transformation. Once a...
Coach DeBoer Recruits Current and Future Tide Players
Two weeks in, Coach Kalen DeBoer's whirlwind start in Tuscaloosa has had him recruiting not just future Tide players, but the current ones too. Following Nick Saban is no easy feat, and DeBoer's early days have been a masterclass in roster retention. On "The Dan...
Alabama Selects Kalen DeBoer to Lead Crimson Tide Football
The University of Alabama has a new face at the helm of its football program. Kalen DeBoer, the architect of Washington's meteoric rise, has been named the 28th head coach in Crimson Tide history, tasked with navigating the program into the post-Saban era. Alabama...
Thank You, Coach Saban
The day Alabama football fans have anticipated, and dreaded, has finally come. Nick Saban is retiring. Some 17 years and 7 days after he was originally announced as the Crimson Tide’s head man, the GOAT has officially left the building. But not before he restored the...
Alabama Falls To Michigan in Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal
On New Year's Day at the Rose Bowl, No. 4 Alabama fell to the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines by a score of 27-20 in overtime in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. The game was closely contested, with both teams displaying comparable performance across various...