🏈 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	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		Cederian Morgan Maurice Mathis	Germie Bernard
Offensive Line		Racin Delgatty* Ethan Fields*	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*	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
+ 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)
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 Kaden Strayhorn (from Michigan)
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 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 (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)

 

[rick4bama]

Bama has 20 players to leave. So far, Bama has 15 players to come to Bama to play. So here is my question about a few positions that haven't had anyone sign on for.

QB? You think we need one for like a backup? Just in case of an injury to one or both QBs?
RB? Should Bama try to sign one RB?
Safety? Should Bama try to sign one safety?

I know both QB may not be injured at the same time, but who knows?
RB yes I know we got one in right now is the next coming of King Henry.
Safety right now, we got a few good ones that came back.

 

[BamaFan334]

Ha ha, just messing.

 

[UAgrad93]

Bama has 20 players to leave. So far, Bama has 15 players to come to Bama to play. So here is my question about a few positions that haven't had anyone sign on for.

QB? You think we need one for like a backup? Just in case of an injury to one or both QBs?
RB? Should Bama try to sign one RB?
Safety? Should Bama try to sign one safety?

I know both QB may not be injured at the same time, but who knows?
RB yes I know we got one in right now is the next coming of King Henry.
Safety right now, we got a few good ones that came back.

It’s always a possibility Rick. I’m sure the staff is doing a deep dive into few in the portal and taking a closer look as to who might fit.

 

[musso]

Really want to see these two freshmen RB's in action. 4 and 28 ain't it. 0 is an unknown.

We really could have used a seasoned, proven RB portal addition. But understandable why we couldn’t persuade anyone with limited eligibility to come here without a proven OL already in place.

 

[Justneedme81]

We really could have used a seasoned, proven RB portal addition. But understandable why we couldn’t persuade anyone with limited eligibility to come here without a proven OL already in place.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Interesting you say that. I don't see them doing that just to please fans. I imagine they'll keep it same as last year .. don't show nothing.

The reason they didn't show anything was due to other programs buying those backups that did show something. They will have to buy them next January. As far as a RB, you can see true talent even in a watered-down spring game. The speed and agility within the 1st 5 yards stand out light a sore thumb.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Bama has 20 players to leave. So far, Bama has 15 players to come to Bama to play. So here is my question about a few positions that haven't had anyone sign on for.

QB? You think we need one for like a backup? Just in case of an injury to one or both QBs?
RB? Should Bama try to sign one RB?
Safety? Should Bama try to sign one safety?

I know both QB may not be injured at the same time, but who knows?
RB yes I know we got one in right now is the next coming of King Henry.
Safety right now, we got a few good ones that came back.

They'll probably take a few more depth pieces but unless someone comes available that they just really, really want (and need), they are most likely done with the impact type players. In a perfect world, there would be more adds of guys that would contribute heavily, but budget wise, for what was allotted, there's not much wiggle room left (and they don't like making exceptions there).

 

[musso]

they are most likely done with the impact type players.

Out of curiosity, who are you considering “impact” players, not on the OL?

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[bamafan9201]

We will likely see a few signings/commitments from guys that are in the portal and can't find a home. Bama will take a few stabs at some players on minimum deals maybe just PWO or Scholarship only players where they can stay and earn more NIL opportunities or they can leave and we'll be just fine.

I think the only true ones to watch right now are Nico Brown and the possibility of a LB, rumblings were heard but they aren't running to grab guys so maybe they're comfy with our current LB situation.

Or they're waiting for the game tonight to finish and going to try to get someone from those rosters (Also possible)

Win or Lose, the portal opens up for Indiana and Miami at midnight tonight for 5 days, so we may see some more interests and visits here soon, we shall see.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Out of curiosity, who are you considering “impact” players, not on the OL?

Guys that are going to get start or get significant snaps in 2026. I do wish there had been room (money wise) for a more proven, older guy that could play RT and/or LT. But the price tag was gonna be high for that combo, so I get it. Just gonna have to hope these greener OL guys develop quickly.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

He's not wrong, but it isn't an exact science for the CFB coaches either. Lots of misses out there. Then on the next level, you have a guy who is a stud in college, but the NFL GM's whiff on him.... maybe he's a QB, LT, or CB. Happens all the time.

I'd say some of the national and team site guys are much better than others though on evals. Just as some college and pro coaches/GM's are better than others.

 

[musso]

Guys that are going to get start or get significant snaps in 2026.

Haha.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

BEAR Down! My alma mater.... Sweet!

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Guys that are going to get start or get significant snaps in 2026. I do wish there had been room (money wise) for a more proven, older guy that could play RT and/or LT. But the price tag was gonna be high for that combo, so I get it. Just gonna have to hope these greener OL guys develop quickly.

How did Bama swing the DL from Oregon?

With Tosh his DC and now HC at Cal and Lanning with a checkbook that is unlimited?

Did Bama step outside their PayScale to sign the guy even though it might not set well with our DL on the roster?

 

[musso]

How did Bama swing the DL from Oregon?

He wasn’t a starter, correct?

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

How did Bama swing the DL from Oregon?

With Tosh his DC and now HC at Cal and Lanning with a checkbook that is unlimited?

Did Bama step outside their PayScale to sign the guy even though it might not set well with our DL on the roster?

Those DL's cost money for sure but this staff sticks to their budget guns pretty strictly. I don't know for sure what his financial package is relative to the others, but I doubt it's very different. The 2 deep is paid very well across the board. UA was trying to get Green and his teammate Blake Purchase to visit together (quietly) in the hopes they could pull both. Ole Miss ended up locking down Purchase before that could happen. I know as far as Green goes, they sold him playing time.

 

[TerryP]

Shannon Terry is posting a lot right now. I believe that to be of note. The portal is killing a lot of recruiting traffic.

 

[Rolltide24]

Shannon Terry is posting a lot right now. I believe that to be of note. The portal is killing a lot of recruiting traffic.

Following recruiting is ancient entertainment for the geysers. Indiana was 11-2 last year and signed the 49th ranked class. That’s one data point to go along with your comment. Miami brought in the 14th ranked class. Not great, but far from
49th.

 

[BamaFan334]

Those DL's cost money for sure but this staff sticks to their budget guns pretty strictly. I don't know for sure what his financial package is relative to the others, but I doubt it's very different. The 2 deep is paid very well across the board. UA was trying to get Green and his teammate Blake Purchase to visit together (quietly) in the hopes they could pull both. Ole Miss ended up locking down Purchase before that could happen. I know as far as Green goes, they sold him playing time.

Why are we seemingly late on everyone this cycle? Kind of indicative of the season. Sluggish.