TUSCALOOSA, Ala.– Alabama coach Nick Saban, his staff, the players and all supporting members gathered at the Birmingham Sheraton on Sunday for the program’s annual awards banquet. After recapping the 2016 college football season and what lies ahead in the College Football Playoff, the Crimson Tide named four captains that will represent the team in the postseason. Seniors Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster and Eddie Jackson were all tapped, along with junior offensive tackle Cam Robinson. All four players have been integral to success for this group. Numerous awards were handed out by the coaching staff, as they are listed below.
Unsung Hero Award
Honorees: Tony Brown, Rashaan Evans, Hootie Jones, Cam Sims
Outstanding Senior Scholar
Honorees: Dakota Ball, Brandon Greene
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
Honorees: Keaton Anderson, Cooper Bateman, Josh Casher, J.C. Hassenauer, Hale Hentges, Christian Miller
Iron Man Award
Honorees: Josh Jacobs, Anfernee Jennings, Korren Kirven, Bo Scarbrough
Most Inspiring Player (voted by team)
Honoree: Eddie Jackson
Pat Trammel Award
Honorees: Gehrig Dieter, Dalvin Tomlinson
Outstanding Defensive Performer
Honorees: Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster, Ronnie Harrison
Up-Front Award
Honorees: Bradley Bozeman, Ross Pierschbacher, Da’Ron Payne, Dalvin Tomlinson
Defensive Achievement Award
Honorees: Anthony Averett, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Da’Shawn Hand, Eddie Jackson, Tim Williams
Offensive Achievement Award
Honorees: Damien Harris, Jalen Hurts, Cam Robinson, Jonah Williams
President’s Award
Honorees: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marlon Humphrey, O.J. Howard, Calvin Ridley
Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award
Honoree: Bill Battle
Special Teams Player of the Year Award
Honorees: Adam Griffith, Keith Holcombe, Cole Mazza, JK Scott
Offensive Player of the Year Award
Honorees: Cam Robinson, ArDarius Stewart
Defensive Player of the Year Award
Honorees: Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster
Most Valuable Player Award (voted on by the players)
Honoree: Reuben Foster
Captain Award (voted on by players to be permanent captains)
Honorees: Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster, Eddie Jackson, Cam Robinson
*** All information comes via press release UA’s athletic communications department***
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