🏈 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	2025 Signees	Departures
Quarterback		Austin Mack*		Keelon Russell*	Tayden Kawaa Jett Thomalla	Ty Simpson^
Running back		Daniel Hill	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		Mack Sutter	Josh Cuevas Brody Dalton
Wide Receiver		Noah Rogers* Ryan Williams	Lotzeir Brooks Rico Scott* Derek Meadows		Cederian Morgan	Germie Bernard
Offensive Line			Casey Poe* William Sanders* Michael Carroll	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*	Edric Hill* Jordan Renaud*	Jeremiah Beaman* Isaia Faga* London Simmons Steve Mboumoua*		Corey Howard Kamhariyan Johnson Nolan Wilson	Tim Keenan III LT Overton
Edge Linebacker	Fatutoa Henry* 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
+ Unknown if Latham will apply for 6th year
Bold Player is transferring in for 2026
~JUCO signee


Players That Are Transferring To Alabama
TE Josh Ford (from Oklahoma State)
WR Noah Rogers (NC Sate)
OL Ty Haywood (from Michigan)
OL Kaden Strayhorn (from Michigan)
DL Kedrick Bingley-Jones (from Mississippi State)
DL Devan Thompkins (from USC)
LB Caleb Woodson (from Virginia Tech)
DB Carmelo O’Neal (from Mercer)



Players That Are Transferring From Alabama
RB Richard Young
WR Cole Adams (to Vanderbilt)
WR Bubba Hampton
WR Isaiah Horton (to Texas A&M)
WR Jaylen Mbakwe (to Georgia Tech)
WR Jalen Hale (to SMU)
OL Arkel Anugwom (to Northweatern)
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
DL James Smith (to Ohio State)
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
DB Kameron Howard (to Boston College)

 

[TerryP]

Indiana didn't break the bank and now playing on Monday for championship.

Mark Cuban would like a word with you. They gave Mendoza over 2 million, hard to break the bank when you have a billionaire backing the program.

I've seen 60 million and more tossed around as the amount he gave IU. "Breaking the bank." Subjective, isn't it? What would break ones bank won't dent another's.

 

[Slickmullet]

Like it or not, Auburn is backed by the richest, and only billionaire in the state (Yeller Feller). Look for them to start making some more of these big NIL deals in the near future. They just paid Byrum Brown 4.4 million along with getting 12 other players from UCF. Sound familiar? Cignetti + JMU in year 1. I'm not saying they'll pull an Indiana, but they seem to be following the same playbook. Next year will show signs if it's successful for them or not.

Just because they have the only billionaire doesn’t mean he will spend the money.

 

[Slickmullet]

This year will be a very interesting year to see how teams that spend heavily work out.

 

[PurlJam]

Just because they have the only billionaire doesn’t mean he will spend the money.

I believe he already has.
The Auburn Tigers football program partners with YellaWood for first-ever on-field sponsorship, marking a major step in NIL-era innovation.

 

[BamaFan334]

Hiring a HC that is in demand is a death wish for the AD. That coach is going to demand and set the terms of the buyout and not the AD. You would think a 5-year deal at 11 million per year and a 3-year buyout of 30 million would be enough. Trying to get both sides with skin in the game is impossible on the so-called top candidates.

Does Kalen's contract have the clause to where when he gets another gig then those dollars subtract from what is owed? That has to happen as well as paying the owed amount in payments until complete. If those terms can't be met, then you might want to reconsider your candidate.

Yeah, a coach in demand is a dangerous deal. Cristobal and Cignetti are about to be in a situation where they both will likely, but definitely one be able to call the shot on their next contract with any school.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I've seen 60 million and more tossed around as the amount he gave IU. "Breaking the bank." Subjective, isn't it? What would break ones bank won't dent another's.

Cole Cubelic asked him about his NIL donation(s) after the game against Oregon the other night... paraphrasing here, but Cuban said he asked Scott Dolson (IU AD) what the biggest donation Indiana had ever received and before Dolson answered Cuban said, "because I'll double it." He went on to say that the enjoyment he's getting out of watching IU win at this level equals his enjoyment of watching the Mavs win the NBA title in 2011.

Basically, these billionaires like him and the Texas Tech dude (Cody Campbell) are playing the role of team owner with no salary restrictions and trying to buy championships for their own enjoyment. When you really just think about it for a minute, it's kinda unbelievable.

 

[Justneedme81]

NCAA Revenue Sharing & NIL Estimates 2025

nil-ncaa.com

 

[BamaFan334]

Cole Cubelic asked him about his NIL donation(s) after the game against Oregon the other night... paraphrasing here, but Cuban said he asked Scott Dolson (IU AD) what the biggest donation Indiana had ever received and before Dolson answered Cuban said, "because I'll double it." He went on to say that the enjoyment he's getting out of watching IU win at this level equals his enjoyment of watching the Mavs win the NBA title in 2011.

Basically, these billionaires like him and the Texas Tech dude (Cody Campbell) are playing the role of team owner with no salary restrictions and trying to buy championships for their own enjoyment. When you really just think about it for a minute, it's kinda unbelievable.

I mean, who can blame him. Indiana is creating a narrative and throttling everybody while doing it. he can say he assisted in building that. these billionaires love building things and creating value. Rolex's and Ferrari's only sustain their happiness for so long, but their wealth is above all of that materialistic stuff, they want a legacy.

 

[PurlJam]

Cole Cubelic asked him about his NIL donation(s) after the game against Oregon the other night... paraphrasing here, but Cuban said he asked Scott Dolson (IU AD) what the biggest donation Indiana had ever received and before Dolson answered Cuban said, "because I'll double it." He went on to say that the enjoyment he's getting out of watching IU win at this level equals his enjoyment of watching the Mavs win the NBA title in 2011.

Basically, these billionaires like him and the Texas Tech dude (Cody Campbell) are playing the role of team owner with no salary restrictions and trying to buy championships for their own enjoyment. When you really just think about it for a minute, it's kinda unbelievable.

Cuban at Indiana
Phil Knight at Oregon
Cambell at TT
Ohio State is a little different, they don't have one big donor, just a bunch of ex-players and boosters. C.J. Stroud, Mike Conley, Cardale Jones and Real estate guru Brian Schottenstein.
John Ruiz at Miami.
Texas is a collective called Texas One Fund. No telling how much is poured into that.

 

[BamaFan334]

Cuban at Indiana
Phil Knight at Oregon
Cambell at TT
Ohio State is a little different, they don't have one big donor, just a bunch of ex-players and boosters. C.J. Stroud, Mike Conley, Cardale Jones and Real estate guru Brian Schottenstein.

LeBron James gives to Ohio State I believe.

 

[PurlJam]

LeBron James gives to Ohio State I believe.

Probably so, I have no idea why. He never went to college.

 

[BamaFan334]

Probably so, I have no idea why. He never went to college.

He's from Akron. About the only connection I have been able to find.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Cuban at Indiana
Phil Knight at Oregon
Cambell at TT
Ohio State is a little different, they don't have one big donor, just a bunch of ex-players and boosters. C.J. Stroud, Mike Conley, Cardale Jones and Real estate guru Brian Schottenstein.

And they have a ton of alumni... several of those B1G schools do... passing the collection plate gets mega funds.

 

[PurlJam]

And they have a ton of alumni... several of those B1G schools do... passing the collection plate gets mega funds.

Yep, same thing in Austin for the Shorthorns.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I mean, who can blame him. Indiana is creating a narrative and throttling everybody while doing it. he can say he assisted in building that. these billionaires love building things and creating value. Rolex's and Ferrari's only sustain their happiness for so long, but their wealth is above all of that materialistic stuff, they want a legacy.

I don't blame him, I just hate that the system is set up in such a way that it's allowed.

 

[PurlJam]

I guess money will make you do some crazy shit, like move to Lubbock. Never, ever thought to myself whenever I've been to Lubbock like, geez this is a nice place, thinking about moving here, but again, no one has ever offered me 4.4 million a year to do it. Might change my mind or at least give it some serious consideration.

 

[TerryP]

NCAA Revenue Sharing & NIL Estimates 2025

nil-ncaa.com

I don't see how we trust these numbers. Who knows how much TTU spent before July 1st of last year? Technically, since there wasn't any accounting in place there are no records to how much schools spent from January through June.

I'm not doubting they are listing the schools who spent more than average last season.

 

[TerryP]

Ohio State is a little different, they don't have one big donor, just a bunch of ex-players and boosters. C.J. Stroud, Mike Conley, Cardale Jones and Real estate guru Brian Schottenstein.

Wexner, can't think of his first name. Victoria's Secret. Bath and Body. (Been linked with Epstein on another note.) Dude has so much money his wife made a donation to the athletic department as a gift to him...worth around 8 billion or so.

 

[TerryP]

Yep, same thing in Austin for the Shorthorns.

Not to be confused with J.K., the TX guy is Rowling. Oil, Omni, was in Gold's Gym for awhile. He has ties to SMU as well.

You might remember him from when The Eyes of Texas was in the news and students were wanting it gone.

 

[Rsedge72]

Mark Cuban would like a word with you. They gave Mendoza over 2 million, hard to break the bank when you have a billionaire backing the program.

And the largest alumni base in the country. All begging for success on the football field. Indiana can spend with most all programs, with the exception of a few.