Alabama football held its annual awards banquet on Sunday at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility.
Kalen DeBoer, the Crimson Tide’s head coach, addressed everyone involved with the team in where he recapped the 2024 season.
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He also discussed the team’s matchup against Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31. Alabama unveiled several award winners, including its permanent team captains that will have its hand and cleat print on Denny Chimes as captains forever.
The list of award winners is below.
-Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA
Justin Jefferson, Malachi Moore
–Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year
Olaus Alinen, Justice Haynes, Jalen Milroe
-Unsung Hero Award
To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it
DaShawn Jones, Zavier Mincey, Damon Payne Jr., Jaeden Roberts, Que Robinson, Geno VanDeMark, Richard Young
-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
CJ Dippre, Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Bray Hubbard, Tim Smith
-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
Jah-Marien Latham, Robbie Ouzts, Que Robinson
–Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points
Jihaad Campbell, Domani Jackson, Deontae Lawson, Malachi Moore
–Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit
Tyler Booker, Parker Brailsford, LT Overton, Kadyn Proctor, Qua Russaw
–Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Zabien Brown, Bray Hubbard, Tim Keenan III, Tim Smith
-Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Germie Bernard, Kendrick Law, Jam Miller, Elijah Pritchett
-President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
Josh Cuevas, Wilkin Formby, Keon Sabb, DeVonta Smith, James Smith
-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
Scott Hunter
-Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
Tyler Booker
-Special Teams Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable special teams player (voted on by the players)
James Burnip, Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
-Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player (voted on by the players)
Tyler Booker, Jalen Milroe, Ryan Williams
-Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player (voted on by the players)
Jihaad Campbell, Deontae Lawson, Malachi Moore
-Most Valuable Player Award
To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
Tyler Booker, Jalen Milroe
-Captain Awards
To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players in the preseason)
Tyler Booker, Deontae Lawson, Jalen Milroe, Malachi Moore
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
