Top 5 running backs Alabama will face during the 2026 football season

Alabama football is expected to go up against a group of backs coming off their best seasons this fall.

Here is a breakdown of the top five of the stable of backs the Tide will try to stop during the 2026 season:

1. DeSean Bishop – Tennessee

Bishop has to be one of the best stories in college football, going from walk-on to a 1,000-yard rusher in the SEC. The 5-foot-10, 210-pounder rushed for more than 100 yards three times last season, including against Alabama. He rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 8.8 yards per carry against the Tide last season in a losing effort. The back has an opportunity to be a big-play back this fall with the great balance and toughness he runs with.

THERE HE GOES.

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Justin Smith( Managing Editor, Director of Recruiting )

Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.

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