Crimson Tide Football Presents Awards At Annual Banquet

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team honored players on Sunday as part of its annual award banquet Sunday night at Coleman Coliseum.

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Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed an audience and presented awards, including the naming of three permanent team captains for the 2023 season: Malachi Moore, Jalen Milroe and Dallas Turner.

The captains were selected by their teammates.

Here's a look at the award winners:

Unsung Hero Award

*Presented 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 Prentic and Kristian Story

Outstanding Senior Scholar

*Presented to the senior with the highest GPA:

Justin Eboigbe, Seth McLaughlin and Will Reichard

Commitment to Academic Excellence Award

*Presented 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 and DeVonta Smith

Iron Man Award

*Presented 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 and Jaeden Roberts

Most Inspiring Player

*Presented 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

*Presented 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 and Roydell Williams

Outstanding Defensive Performer

Presented to the player with the most tackles/points:

Chris Braswell, Caleb Downs, Deontae Lawson and Dallas Turner.

Up-Front Award

*Presented to the outstanding lineman from each unit:

Tyler Booker, Tim Keenan III, JC Latham and Jaheim Oatis.

Defensive Achievement Award

*Presented to the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit:

Terrion Arnold, Jihaad Campbell, Jaylen Key and Tim Smith.

Offensive Achievement Award

*Presented to the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit:

Isaiah Bond, Kendrick Law, Amari Niblack and Kadyn Proctor.

President's Award

*Presented 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. and Roydell Williams

Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award

*Presented to 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

*Presented to the most valuable special teams player:

James Burnip, Kneeland Hibbett, Will Reichard and Quandarrius Robinson.

Offensive Player of the Year Award

*Presented to the most valuable offensive player:

Jermaine Burton, Jase McClellan and Jalen Milroe.

Defensive Player of the Year Award

*Presented to the most valuable defensive player:

Kool-Aid McKinstry and Dallas Turner

Most Valuable Player Award

*Presented to the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players):

Jalen Milroe.

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