🏈 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.

Position	Seniors	Juniors	Sophomores	Freshmen	2026 Signees	Departures
Quarterback		Austin Mack*		Keelon Russell*	Tayden Kawaa Jett Thomalla	Ty Simpson^
Running back		Daniel Hill Khalifa Keith*	Kevin Riley* AK Dear		Ezavier Crowell Traeshawn Brown	Jam Miller Dre’lyn Washington
Tight End	Danny Lewis Jr.*	Jack Sammarco Josh Ford	Jay Lindsey* Kaleb Edwards Marshall Pritchett Jaxon Shuttlesworth*		Mack Sutter	Josh Cuevas Brody Dalton
Wide Receiver	MJ Chirgwin*	Noah Rogers* Ryan Williams	Lotzeir Brooks Rico Scott* Derek Meadows		Tyler Henderson~ Cederian Morgan Maurice Mathis Amari Sabb Aubrey Walker	Germie Bernard
Offensive Line		Racin 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 Front	Devan 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 Linebacker	Fatutoa Henry* Desmond Umeozulu Jah-Marian Latham+	Yhonzae Pierre* Justin Hill*			Jamarion Matthews Malique Franklin
Inside Linebacker	Caleb Woodson	Cayden Jones	QB Reese* Duke Johnson II Abduall Sanders Luke Metz		Xavier Griffin Zay Hall	Deontae Lawson Justin Jefferson Nikhai Hill-Green
Safety	Bray Hubbard Keon Sabb*	Red Morgan Zay Mincey Dre Kirkpatrick Jr	Ivan Taylor		Jireh Edwards Rihyeal Kelley
Cornerback		Zabien Brown Carmelo O’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 O’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)

 

[bamafan9201]

Portal News for the Day:

Cam Coleman Watch grips the Southern states of Alabama and Texas..

Cam had fun on his trip, stayed long than anticipated did not stay for the BBall game, probably good for us he didn't. He left to go home and "mull it over" from all spots I'm hearing on him everyone likes their chances. I know all 4 places think they're the front runner right now but I'd say it's likely between Texas and Bama still...I think Tech and TAMU are on the outside looking in right now. WE shall see, once again things change minute to minute. Someone could call his agent today and say "I'll give him $1,000,000 signing bonus if he comes to us" and that sways his decision...I don't think this one is about the money as much though. More about getting drafted in the 1st round and being developed by someone he trusts to put him in that position

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

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A simple logic test. If Smothers was enrolled in school wouldn't that also mean he would have had to sign his Grant in Aid paperwork? @Brandon Van de Graaff If I'm right here the time line is actually that, reversed. They sign the GIA and then enroll.

Responded to @rick4bama yesterday regarding this when he brought it up... it isn't unusual for a player to enroll while on the visit if they intend to sign (semester has already started). It doesn't lock them into anything if they back out.

 

[TerryP]

I think OL/DL is probably the most critical position and while it may not be the flashy D1 guys people want...the staff is investing in some lower level guys (Similar to what Indiana did) that have a lot of starts and snaps and are 3rd and 4th year players that may just fill the spots we need and shore up the OL.

I've been amused reading through some of the fans opinions on those guys. It has to be confusing to complain about playing the teams these guys come from in the fall and then seeing them transfer to P4 programs. I wonder if fans in general gave the CC guys from 10 years ago more respect than they do the FCS guys today?

Just to emphasize the point (with the number of TE's they've looked at in mind.) How many people do you think know where Cuevas went to school before Bama?

 

[TerryP]

WE shall see, once again things change minute to minute.

...more frequently, and more dramatically, than they did when we just had NSD in Feb.

 

[TerryP]

Responded to @rick4bama yesterday regarding this when he brought it up... it isn't unusual for a player to enroll while on the visit if they intend to sign (semester has already started). It doesn't lock them into anything if they back out.

I can't remember paying attention to that with any player. I say that after mulling it over a bit.

The closest thing I can remember is a guy that was already in class and, as I recall, ran into something with compliance. I want to say his name was Aries, but I think I may be confusing him with Aries Monroe. I'm almost positive the kid was from Cali. And I'm pretty sure he was from a community college. I think he was in class for eight days.

The DuBose era, maybe?

 

[OldPlayer]

I am more interested in the reason our guys left. Was it more money or the staff didn't believe they could be good players at Bama whether it was talent of attitude.

What are we getting in return for those that left? Players that left other programs for the very reasons our players departed?

JMO but I would have a crew working hard on FCS Division one talent HOPING to find talent that really wants to be coached and prove they can play with the big boys all the while getting a pay upgrade.

You ask why these players are at FCS 1 instead of the big boys? Possible coaches missed on evaluations just like they did on these 70 players that have left Bama in these past two years. Good news for those is they get to keep their 4* clippings.

It’s only FCS, not FCS 1. There is no FCS 2

 

[bamafan9201]

Adding:

Sorry, hit the send button way too early.

Bama hosted DJ Chester - Expected to be a lean to Bama...but something came up during his visit with academics being an issue and then another school in the SEC (Mississippi State) just offered him a large $$ deal we'd have to be close to. After those concerns arose, the staff decided to back off his recruitment.

Jimothy Lewis - Similarly Bama's staff kinda backed off this because they had heard Haywood would be entering the portal and the staff see Haywood as a much stronger option former 5-star with a very high upside. Also Haywood projects as either guard or tackle which helps with flexibility on the line for us.

Haywood - Looking great here so far, he may take some visits elsewhere but everything I've heard is that Bama is way on top. We kept the bridge alive when he decided to decommit and flip to Michigan because of a massive bag offer. That really helped us here, this is part of the business too. Building and maintaining relationships with these guys even if they don't pan out immediately for you. IMO - This is the biggest portal get for us in this class..he WILL be a stud OL player somewhere eventually.

I'll add more in a bit, I had a LONG sleep today and I'm going to go cook up some eggs and pancakes.

 

[TerryP]

Bama hosted DJ Chester - Expected to be a lean to Bama...but something came up during his visit with academics being an issue and then another school in the SEC (Mississippi State) just offered him a large $$ deal we'd have to be close to. After those concerns arose, the staff decided to back off his recruitment.

I've mentioned compliance a few times in the last 48 hours. In the administrative "wing" academics is as diversified among the sports as its ever been.

But at the same time the compliance department appears to be the same. I haven't seen (published) additional staff even though the portal would only seemingly increase their work load.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

I can't remember paying attention to that with any player. I say that after mulling it over a bit.

The closest thing I can remember is a guy that was already in class and, as I recall, ran into something with compliance. I want to say his name was Aries, but I think I may be confusing him with Aries Monroe. I'm almost positive the kid was from Cali. And I'm pretty sure he was from a community college. I think he was in class for eight days.

The DuBose era, maybe?

Alfy Hill

 

[ElephantStomp]

ON3 reporting Coleman has committed to Texas

 

[ElephantStomp]

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

ON3 reporting Coleman has committed to Texas

Would have been a massive get, but a luxury. Right now, Bama needs OL and DL... and they need to make sure they hit .750 or better on the OL evals.

 

[Slickmullet]

Would have been a massive get, but a luxury. Right now, Bama needs OL and DL... and they need to make sure they hit .750 or better on the OL evals.

You're probably right. That's 2 for 4 on high profile players considering Bama. Maybe 1-4 if Hollywood goes to Texas.

 

[musso]

Anyone know if there are any “Albert’s” available in this portal class?? And by Albert, I mean Means. We may as well start calling all DTs for sale after the infamous recruit, now that’s it’s legal.

 

[colbyjacks]

Please everyone knows 200-lb skill guys can play anywhere. We’re talking IOL here. Get out of here with empty retorts.

There is a difference in the Ball St guy who played sparingly while there and was seen as a project vs plucking a multi year starter from a smaller school. Just a general comment as I have no clue about this Cal Poly guy.

 

[AirForceBamaFan]

Of course he did…

 

[musso]

There is a difference in the Ball St guy who played sparingly while there and was seen as a project vs plucking a multi year starter from a smaller school. Just a general comment as I have no clue about this Cal Poly guy.

Valid point. I still say there is quite a larger difference between the Ball St’s and Cal Poly’s of the world and the elites of CFB along the trenches. At this critical juncture, we aren’t merely looking for depth, we are looking for upgrades.

 

[Justneedme81]

Gonna log out for the day. Folks gonna have meltdown soon.

 

[colbyjacks]

Valid point. I still say there is quite a larger difference between the Ball St’s and Cal Poly’s of the world and the elites of CFB along the trenches. At this critical juncture, we aren’t merely looking for depth, we are looking for upgrades.

Absolutely agree. I think pulling those type of players are trying to find the diamonds in the rough who fell through the initial recruiting rankings and process.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Gonna log out for the day. Folks gonna have meltdown soon.

It is a kick to the nuts.