Sep 6, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) drops back to pass against UL Monroe at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated UL Monroe 73-0. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Alabama football released its 2026 roster update ahead of spring practice.
The update is filled with intriguing takeaways on both sides of the football. Heights and weights from some new additions are head-turning, and weight changes by returning players are eye-catching. Here are some key takeaways from the roster update:
Big Freshman
It’s a lot of new big men on the campus of the University of Alabama. Several freshmen stand out with their blend of size and length. Here is a list of some of the more notable ones:
Cederian Morgan – WR – 6-foot-4 – 233 pounds
Tayden Evan-Kaawa – QB – 6-foot-5 – 238 pounds
Jett Thomalla – QB – 6-foot-4 – 229 pounds
Mack Sutter – TE – 6-foot-5 – 249 pounds
Corey Howard – DL – 6-foot-6 – 285 pounds
Bryson Cooley – OL – 6-foot-6 – 325 pounds.
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