Alabama football unveils permanent team captains at annual awards banquet

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The University of Alabama football program rejoiced over the weekend.

Alabama earned a Southeastern Conference Championship victory over Georgia and made the College Football Playoff.

Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide will face Michigan in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Alabama honored its student-athletes on Sunday at the Sheraton (Birmingham, Ala.) during its annual awards banquet. Jalen Milroe (quarterback), Malachi Moore (defensive back), and Dallas Turner (outside linebacker) were unveiled as permanent team captains by their peers.

The rest of the winners are below.

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-Unsung Hero Award
To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it

Trey Amos, Malik Benson, CJ Dippre, Jah-Marien Latham, Trezmen Marshall, Kobe Prentice, Kristian Story

–Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA

Justin Eboigbe, Seth McLaughlin, Will Reichard

-Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year
James Brockermeyer, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jalen Milroe, Shawn Murphy, DeVonta Smith

–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
Caleb Downs, Tim Keenan III, Jam Miller, Jaeden Roberts

-Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
Jalen Milroe

-Pat Trammell 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
Justin Eboigbe, Malachi Moore, Roydell Williams

-Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points
Chris Braswell, Caleb Downs, Deontae Lawson, Dallas Turner

–Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit
Tyler Booker, Tim Keenan III, JC Latham, Jaheim Oatis

–Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Terrion Arnold, Jihaad Campbell, Jaylen Key, Tim Smith

-Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit

Isaiah Bond, Kendrick Law, Amari Niblack, Kadyn Proctor

–President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
Malachi Moore, Robbie Ouzts, Damon Payne Jr., Roydell Williams

–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
Ricky Davis

–Special Teams Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable special teams player
James Burnip, Kneeland Hibbett, Will Reichard, Quandarrius Robinson

–Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player
Jermaine Burton, Jase McClellan, Jalen Milroe

–Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
Kool-Aid McKinstry, Dallas Turner

–Most Valuable Player Award
To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
Jalen Milroe

–Captain Awards
To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)
Jalen Milroe, Malachi Moore, Dallas Turner

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.