šŸˆ 2026 Alabama Roster Management Chart and Portal news

Here is the 2026 Roster Management Chart. You can view last year's version here. I will keep it updated regularly as player portal in and out and early draft departures make their announcements.


PositionSeniorsJuniorsSophomoresFreshmen2026 SigneesDepartures
QuarterbackAustin Mack*Keelon Russell*Tayden Kawaa
Jett Thomalla		Ty Simpson^
Running backDaniel Hill
Khalifa Keith*		Kevin Riley*
AK Dear		Ezavier Crowell
Traeshawn Brown		Jam Miller
Dreā€™lyn Washington
Tight EndDanny Lewis Jr.*Jack Sammarco
Josh Ford		Jay Lindsey*
Kaleb Edwards
Marshall Pritchett
Jaxon Shuttlesworth*		Mack SutterJosh Cuevas
Brody Dalton
Wide ReceiverMJ Chirgwin*Noah Rogers*
Ryan Williams		Lotzeir Brooks
Rico Scott*
Derek Meadows		Tyler Henderson~
Cederian Morgan
Maurice Mathis
Amari Sabb
Aubrey Walker		Germie Bernard
Offensive LineRacin Delgatty*
Ethan Fields*
Jayvin James*		Casey Poe*
William Sanders*
Michael Carroll
Nick Brooks		Ty Haywood*
Kaden Strayhorn*
Mal Waldrep*
Jackson Lloyd*		Chris Booker
Bryson Cooley
Jared Doughty
Bear Fretwell
Tyrell Miller~		Kadyn Proctor^
Parker Brailsford^
Jaeden Roberts
Geno VanDeMark
Kam Dewberry
Defensive FrontDevan Thompkins*
Kedrick Bingley-Jones*		Terrance Green*
Edric Hill*
Leslie Black		Jeremiah Beaman*
Isaia Faga*
London Simmons
Steve Mboumoua*		Caleb Smith*Corey Howard
Kamhariyan Johnson
Nolan Wilson		Tim Keenan III
LT Overton
Edge LinebackerFatutoa Henry*
Desmond Umeozulu
Jah-Marian Latham+		Yhonzae Pierre*
Justin Hill*		Jamarion Matthews
Malique Franklin
Inside LinebackerCaleb WoodsonCayden JonesQB Reese*
Duke Johnson II
Abduall Sanders
Luke Metz		Xavier Griffin
Zay Hall		Deontae Lawson
Justin Jefferson
Nikhai Hill-Green
SafetyBray Hubbard
Keon Sabb*		Red Morgan
Zay Mincey
Dre Kirkpatrick Jr		Ivan TaylorJireh Edwards
Rihyeal Kelley
CornerbackZabien Brown
Carmelo Oā€™Neal 		Dijon Lee
Chuck McDonald		Jorden Edmonds
Zyan Gibson
Nick Sherman~		Domani Jackson
DaShawn Jones

This chart will be updated regularly to reflect the most up to date roster outlook for 2026.

The Transfer Portal will be open from Friday, January 2nd until Friday, January 16th. Players will have those 2 weeks to enter the portal, but can sign after the portal closes. The 2 teams that play in the CFP National Championship Game will have a five-day portal period from January 20-24.

Note- Players in Red were either starters or significant contributors who played 150+ non-special teams plays in 2025.
* Player has used his redshirt
^ Underclassmen entering the NFL Draft
+ Latham will apply for 6th year due to injury
Bold Player is transferring in for 2026
~JUCO signee


Players That Are Transferring To Alabama
RB Khalifa Keith (App State)
TE Josh Ford (from Oklahoma State)
TE Jaxon Shuttlesworth (from Jacksonville State)
WR Noah Rogers (from NC Sate)
OL Nick Brooks (from Texas)
OL Racin Delgatty (from Cal Poly)
OL Ethan Fields (from Ole Miss)
OL Ty Haywood (from Michigan)
OL Jayvin James (from Mississippi State)
OL Kaden Strayhorn (from Michigan)
DL Leslie Black (from West Georgia)
DL Terrance Green (from Oregon)
DL Kedrick Bingley-Jones (from Mississippi State)
DL Caleb Smith (from Washington)
DL Devan Thompkins (from USC)
EDGE Desmond Umeozulu (from South Carolina)
LB Caleb Woodson (from Virginia Tech)
DB Carmelo Oā€™Neal (from Mercer)



Players That Are Transferring From Alabama
RB Richard Young (to Colorado)
WR Cole Adams (to Vanderbilt)
WR Bubba Hampton (to Oregon State)
WR Isaiah Horton (to Texas A&M)
WR Jaylen Mbakwe (to Georgia Tech)
WR Jalen Hale (to SMU)
OL Arkel Anugwom (to Northwestern)
OL Olaus Alinen (to Kentucky)
OL Micah DeBose (to Vanderbilt)
OL Wilkin Formby (to Texas A&M)
OL Joseph Ionata (to Georgia Tech)
OL Roq Montgomery (to Western Kentucky)
DL Jordan Renaud (to Ole Miss)
DL James Smith (to Ohio State)DL
DL Kelby Collins (to South Carolina)
DE Keon Keeley (to Notre Dame)
EDGE Noah Carter (to Georgia Tech)
EDGE Qua Russaw (to Ohio State)
DB Cam Calhoun (to Ohio State)
DB Kameron Howard (to Boston College)
 
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Another downstream effect from so much player attrition is the diminished familiarity between fans and players, which will probably result is less fan interest, less player-fan engagement, and fewer side revenue streams for players. I mean, who wants to "follow" a new transfer player or subscribe to a podcast with players you barely know?
 
mando said:
CKD kept folks on board in spring and that was a talking point for how good of a job he was doing. So what is the difference now? BTW not surprised with this and NIL just asking what was successful after spring game versus now? More players with reality of where they fall in the NIL money and depth chart? Maybe some being ask to leave?
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We sorta cover this every portal season now, but yes and yes. This is the biggest (now only) portal window... sorta like the early signing day most all the action happened. But you've got players that know they won't play (there's a reason I put the 150 play minimum on the roster chart at the start of this thread... it gives a pretty good visual of guys that are not getting playing time (minus injured players like Russaw for example) on a team where coaches substitute players and play backups at a very liberal rate. Also, some guys get offers from other schools that are too hard to pass up... offers that Bama won't match. That is happening too. And yes, some are "encouraged" to move on to free up spots (and in some cases money) for new players that will be brought it.
 

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I need this just to keep up with the ones leaving Bama. Dang Bama has a kicker in the portal.
  • Aeryn "Bubba" Hampton: WR
  • Kameron Howard: DB
  • Roq Montgomery: OL
  • Richard Young: RB
  • Jaylen Mbakwe: WR
  • Joseph Ionata: C
  • MJ Chirgwin: WR
  • Jalen Hale: WR
  • Olaus Alinen: OL
  • Noah Carter: LB
  • Peter Notaro: K
  • Micah DeBose: OL
  • Cole Adams: WR
  • Wilkin Formby: OL
  • Keon Keeley: DL
  • Rico Scott: WR
 
rick4bama said:

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I need this just to keep up with the ones leaving Bama. Dang Bama has a kicker in the portal.
  • Aeryn "Bubba" Hampton: WR
  • Kameron Howard: DB
  • Roq Montgomery: OL
  • Richard Young: RB
  • Jaylen Mbakwe: WR
  • Joseph Ionata: C
  • MJ Chirgwin: WR
  • Jalen Hale: WR
  • Olaus Alinen: OL
  • Noah Carter: LB
  • Peter Notaro: K
  • Micah DeBose: OL
  • Cole Adams: WR
  • Wilkin Formby: OL
  • Keon Keeley: DL
  • Rico Scott: WR
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First post. First page.
 
JoseyWalesTheOutlaw said:
I have read that A&M was offering Formby 1.5 million. Is that something you have heard?
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I don't know amounts other than they are significant. Several teams are trying to get him... A&M and LSU among them. Wolford is at LSU now under Kiffin, and he recruited Formby at UA. Ironically, the previous LSU staff under Kelly wanted Formby last year at this time.
 
Brandon Van de Graaff said:
I don't know amounts other than they are significant. Several teams are trying to get him... A&M and LSU among them. Wolford is at LSU now under Kiffin, and he recruited Formby at UA. Ironically, the previous LSU staff under Kelly wanted Formby last year at this time.
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I know it's at least 7 figures I don't know the exact numbers but LSU offered him $1mi+ last year and expect him to command around that this year. The move is purely based on Formby wanting to move to tackle and Bama saying we will only play him at Guard. It's not based on money IMO
 
bamafan9201 said:
I know it's at least 7 figures I don't know the exact numbers but LSU offered him $1mi+ last year and expect him to command around that this year. The move is purely based on Formby wanting to move to tackle and Bama saying we will only play him at Guard.
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Yes, to both. I just don't know the exact amounts being offered... and I'm (personally) usually wary of what gets thrown out there and reported unless I hear it from someone I trust.
 
AirForceBamaFan said:
So losing 5 OL, besides those going pro or graduatingā€¦ummmmā€¦who are we targeting? I havenā€™t seen one on the target board yet.
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A couple have been reported on... but most won't leak out until visits are set. A lot going on right now but it isn't something that must be rushed... they just have to make sure they get it right.
 

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