In reaching the end of its season in the Southeastern Conference, the University of Alabama football program held its annual awards banquet on Sunday at the Mal M. Moore Athletic Facility.
After stating the goals for its College Football Playoff semifinal (Rose Bowl) matchup against Notre Dame for Jan. 1, 2021, Nick Saban then proceeded with handing out the awards.
The Crimson Tide was the lone team in the SEC to win all 10 of its games in conference play, as it seeks a national championship. Alabama named the quartet of Landon Dickerson, DeVonta Smith, Alex Leatherwood and Mac Jones all as permanent team captains.
These four will have their hand print and cleat print enshrined at Denny Chimes, which is the highest honor for a Tide student-athlete.
Smith earned the honor of being a team captain in 2019.
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The list of awards is located below for this year’s team.
Unsung Hero Award
To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it.
-Slade Bolden
-Emil Ekiyor Jr.
-Brian Robinson, Jr.
-Tim Smith
-Daniel Wright
Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA
-Landon Dickerson
-Miller Forristall
-Chris Owens
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year
-Tommy Brown
-Darrian Dalcourt
-Mac Jones
-Shane Lee
-Eddie Smith
-Paul Tyson
Iron Man Award
To the player(s) who have shown the most dedication to the individual and team goals of the Crimson Tide’s year-round strength and conditioning program
-Byron Young
-Landon Dickerson
-Justin Eboigbe
-Kendall Randolph
Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
-Landon 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
-Thomas Fletcher
-Joshua McMillon
-Chris Owens
-Jaylen Waddle
Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points
-Will Anderson Jr.
-Christian Harris
-Malachi Moore
-Patrick Surtain II
Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit
-Christian Barmore
-DJ Dale
-Emil Ekiyor Jr.
-Evan Neal
Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
-Christopher Allen
-Josh Jobe
-Phidarian Mathis
-Dylan Moses
Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
-Jahleel Billingsley
-Deonte Brown
-Alex Leatherwood
-John Metchie III
President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
-Jordan Battle
-Landon Dickerson
-Miller Forristall
-Brian 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
To the most valuable special teams player
-DeMarcco Hellams
-Ale Kaho
-Will Reichard
-Drew Sanders
Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player
-Mac Jones
-Najee Harris
-DeVonta Smith
Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
-Will Anderson Jr.
-Christian Harris
-Patrick Surtain II
Most Valuable Player Award
To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
-DeVonta Smith
Captain Awards
To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)
-Mac Jones
-Landon Dickerson
-Alex Leatherwood
-DeVonta Smith
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