Who will lead Alabama’s running back room in 2026?

Nov 15, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Daniel Hill (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-Imagn Images

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s offseason is in full swing, with spring practices soon on the horizon. With questions looming around almost every position, one important question is who could lead the running back room in 2026?

Head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Tide have loaded up at the position, with six players set to play running back next season. Three of them are returners, with junior Daniel Hill, redshirt sophomore Kevin Riley and redshirt freshman AK Dear returning.

The Crimson Tide also secured two additions through the high school class, with five-star Ezavier Crowell and three-star Trae’shawn Brown. The Tide then finalized the position by adding Appalachian State transfer Khalifa Keith through the portal.