American college football season
| 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide football | |
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| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 4 |
| AP | No. 4 |
| Record | 3–0 (0–0 SEC) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Nick Sheridan (1st season) |
| Co-offensive coordinator | JaMarcus Shephard (1st season) |
| Offensive scheme | Spread |
| Defensive coordinator | Kane Wommack (1st season) |
| Co-defensive coordinator | Maurice Linguist (1st season) |
| Co-defensive coordinator | Colin Hitschler (1st season) |
| Base defense | 4–2–5 |
| Captain | 4
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| Home stadium | Bryant–Denny Stadium |
Seasons ← 2023 2025 → | |
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| No. 2 Georgia | 1 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 16 LSU | 1 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 25 Texas A&M | 1 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina | 1 | – | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 4 Alabama | 0 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 7 Missouri | 0 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 15 Oklahoma | 0 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 5 Ole Miss | 0 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 6 Tennessee | 0 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 1 Texas | 0 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arkansas | 0 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Auburn | 0 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vanderbilt | 0 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mississippi State | 0 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida | 0 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kentucky | 0 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: December 7, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "Bama", or "The Tide") represents the University of Alabama during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season will be the Crimson Tide's 130th overall season, and 91st as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Crimson Tide plays their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the first year under new coach Kalen DeBoer.
Nick Saban, who had coached the team since 2007 winning six National Championships, retired in the offseason.
Offseason
| C | Center | CB | Cornerback | DB | Defensive back | DE | Defensive end | |||
| DL | Defensive lineman | DT | Defensive tackle | FB | Fullback | FS | Free safety | |||
| G | Guard | K | Kicker | KR | Kickoff returner | LB | Linebacker | |||
| LS | Long snapper | MLB | Middle linebacker | OT | Offensive tackle | OL | Offensive lineman | |||
| OLB | Outside linebacker | NT | Nose tackle | P | Punter | PR | Punt returner | |||
| QB | Quarterback | RS | Return specialist | RB | Running back | S | Safety | |||
| SS | Strong safety | TE | Tight end | WR | Wide receiver |
- ^ May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
- Also known as offensive guard (OG)
- Also known as placekicker (PK)
- Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)
Coaching staff changes
| Name | Position | Reason | Replacement |
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| Holmon Wiggins | Assistant Head Coach of Offense & Wide Receivers Coach | Accepted job at Texas A&M | JaMarcus Shephard |
| Coleman Hutzler | Outside linebackers coach & Special teams coordinator | Accepted job at Mississippi State | Christian Robinson |
| Kevin Steele | Defensive coordinator | Retired | Kane Wommack |
| Nick Saban | Head Coach | Kalen DeBoer | |
| Travaris Robinson | Cornerbacks coach | Accepted job at Georgia | Maurice Linguist |
| Tommy Rees | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | Not Retained - Accepted job at Cleveland Browns | Nick Sheridan |
| Eric Wolford | Offensive line coach | Not Retained - Accepted job at Kentucky | Chris Kapilovic |
| Joe Cox | Tight end coach | Accepted job at Ole Miss | Bryan Ellis |
| Robert Bala | Safeties/Inside linebackers coach | Not Retained - Accepted job at Washington | Colin Hitschler |
Coaching staff additions
| Name | Previous Position | New Position |
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| Jay Nunez | Sr. Special Teams analyst (Oklahoma) | Special Teams coordinator (Alabama) |
NFL draft
See also: 2024 NFL draft
The NFL draft was held at Campus Martius Park in Detroit, MI on April 25-27, 2024.
Crimson Tide who were picked in the 2024 NFL Draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL Team |
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| 1 | 7 | JC Latham | OT | Tennessee Titans |
| 1 | 17 | Dallas Turner | LB | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1 | 24 | Terrion Arnold | CB | Detroit Lions |
| 2 | 41 | Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | New Orleans Saints |
| 2 | 57 | Chris Braswell | LB | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | 80 | Jermaine Burton | WR | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 4 | 105 | Justin Eboigbe | DE | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 6 | 186 | Jase McClellan | RB | Atlanta Falcons |
| 6 | 203 | Will Reichard | K | Minnesota Vikings |
| 7 | 257 | Jaylen Key | SS | New York Jets |
Transfer portal
Forty-one Alabama players elected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal during or after the 2023 season. Over the off-season, Alabama added thirteen players from the transfer portal. According to 247 Sports, Alabama had the No. 3 ranked transfer class in the country.
- 2023 PT = 2023 Playing Time
| Name | No. | Pos. | Height/Weight | Class | Hometown | New school | Sources | 2023 PT? |
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| Caleb Downs | #2 | S | 6'0, 203 | Freshman | Hoschton, GA | Ohio State | Yes | |
| Kristian Story | #4 | CB | 6'1, 211 | Senior | Lanett, AL | Kentucky | Yes | |
| Roydell Williams | #5 | RB | 5'10, 214 | Senior | Hueytown, AL | Florida State | Yes | |
| Ja'Corey Brooks | #7 | WR | 6'3, 190 | Junior | Miami, FL | Louisville | Yes | |
| Tyler Buchner | #8 | QB | 6'1, 190 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Trey Amos | #9 | CB | 6'1, 197 | Senior | New Iberia, LA | Ole Miss | Yes | |
| Eli Holstein | #10 | QB | 6'4, 237 | Freshman | Zachary, LA | Pittsburgh | No | |
| Malik Benson | #11 | WR | 6'1, 195 | Junior | Lansing, KS | Florida State | Limited | |
| Antonio Kite | #12 | CB | 6'1, 180 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Thaiu Jones-Bell | #14 | WR | 5'11, 187 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Isaiah Bond | #17 | WR | 5'11, 182 | Sophomore | Buford, GA | Texas | Yes | |
| Shazz Preston | #18 | WR | 6’0, 202 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Earl Little II | #20 | CB | 6'1, 186 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Jake Pope | #21 | CB | 6'1, 192 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Jonathan Bennett | #27 | RB | 5’10, 180 | Sophomore | Birmingham, AL | TBD | -- | No |
| Tony Mitchell | #27 | DB | 6’2, 205 | Sophomore | Alabaster, AL | TBD | No | |
| Dezz Ricks | #29 | DB | 6'2, 182 | Freshman | Chesapeake, VA | Texas A&M | No | |
| Darien Clayborne | #29 | RB | 5'9, 195 | Freshman | Lakeville, MN | TBD | -- | No |
| Terrance Howard | #34 | DB | 6'6, 232 | Freshman | Missouri City, TX | TBD | -- | No |
| Zarian Courtney | #35 | WR | 6'6, 232 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Ian Jackson | #36 | LB | 6'1, 235 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Sawyer Deerman | #36 | WR | 5'10, 175 | Sophomore | Northport, AL | San Jose State | -- | No |
| Sam Willoughby | #37 | WR | 5'10, 165 | Senior | Vestavia Hills, AL | TBD | -- | No |
| Kendrick Blackshire | #40 | LB | 6'2, 233 | Junior | Duncanville, TX | Texas | Limited | |
| Shawn Murphy | #43 | LB | 6'2, 225 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Robert Ellis | #43 | TE | 6’0, 220 | Senior | Enterprise, AL | TBD | -- | No |
| Charlie Skehan | #44 | TE | 6’1, 232 | Sophomore | Columbia, SC | TBD | ||
| Hayden Neighbors | #48 | WR | 6’3, 185 | Junior | Huntsville, AL | Nicholls |
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| Jax Porter | #49 | TE | 6'6, 232 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Brock O'Quinn | #50 | LS | 6'1, 210 | Freshman | Southlake, TX | TBD | -- | No |
| Seth McLaughlin | #56 | OL | 6’4, 305 | Senior | Buford, GA | Ohio State | Yes | |
| James Brockermeyer | #58 | OL | 6'3, 285 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Anquin Barnes | #59 | DL | 6'5, 299 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Terrance Ferguson II | #69 | OL | 6'4, 290 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Andre Craig Jr. | #83 | WR | 6'0, 180 | Freshman | Locust Grove, GA | Alabama A&M | -- | No |
| Amari Niblack | #84 | TE | 6'4, 233 | Sophomore | Saint Petersburg, FL | Texas | Yes | |
| Miles Kitselman | #88 | TE | 6'5, 250 | Junior | Lyndon, KS | Tennessee | Yes | |
| Monkell Goodwine | #95 | DL | 6'4, 290 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Khurtiss Perry | #97 | DL | 6'2, 265 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Upton Bellenfant | #98 | K | 6'2, 175 | Sophomore | Murfreesboro, TN | Buffalo | -- | No |
| Isaiah Hastings | #99 | DL | 6'4, 290 | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Domani Jackson | #1 | CB | 6'1, 190 | Santa Ana, CA | Sophomore | USC | |
| LT Overton | #18 | DL | 6'3, 265 | Milton, GA | Sophomore | Texas A&M | |
| Naquil Bertrand | #52 | OL | 6'6, 340 | Philadelphia, PA | Freshman | Texas A&M | |
| Austin Mack | #10 | QB | 6'6, 226 | Folsom, CA | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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| Parker Brailsford | #72 | OL | 6'2, 275 | Mesa, AZ | Freshman | Washington | |
| Germie Bernard | #4 | WR | 6'1, 203 | Las Vegas, NV | Sophomore | Washington | |
| Keon Sabb | #3 | S | 6'1, 208 | Glassboro, NJ | Sophomore | Michigan | |
| Josh Cuevas | #85 | TE | 6'3, 239 | Los Angeles, CA | Sophomore | Washington | |
| Graham Nicholson | #96 | K | 6'0, 185 | Cincinnati, OH | Junior | Miami (OH) | |
| Kameron Howard | #16 | DB | 5'11, 189 | Clinton, MD | Freshman | Charlotte |
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| King Mack | #9 | DB | 5'10, 188 | Miami, FL | Freshman | Penn State |
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| Gene VanDeMark | #74 | OL | 6'5, 320 | Lodi, NJ | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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Note: Players with a dash in the new school column didn't land on a new team for the 2024 season.
Recruiting class
Main article: 2024 college football recruiting class
The following recruits and transfers have signed letters of intent or verbally committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide football program for the 2024 recruiting year.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Jaylen Mbakwe Cornerback |
Pinson, AL | Clay-Chalkville High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jul 26, 2022 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 92
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| Ryan Williams* Wide receiver |
Saraland, AL | Saraland High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jan 24, 2024 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 92
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| Zay Mincey Safety |
Daytona Beach, FL | Mainland High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jan 6, 2024 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86
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| Caleb Odom Tight end |
Carrollton, GA | Carrollton High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 15, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Zabien Brown Cornerback |
Santa Ana, CA | Mater Dei High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jul 9, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Kevin Riley Running back |
Northport, AL | Tuscaloosa County High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Dec 20, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Casey Poe Offensive guard |
Lindale, TX | Lindale High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Jul 12, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Jeremiah Beaman Defensive tackle |
Birmingham, AL | A. H. Parker High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | May 21, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| Cayden Jones Linebacker |
Arden, NC | Christ School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 20, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| Daniel Hill Running back |
Meridian, MS | Meridian High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jan 6, 2024 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| Noah Carter Defensive end |
Peoria, AZ | Centennial High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Jan 25, 2024 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| Aeryn Hampton Defensive back |
Daingerfield, TX | Daingerfield High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Dec 20, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82
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| Amari Jefferson Wide receiver |
Chattanooga, TN | Baylor School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 5, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Sterling Dixon Defensive end |
Mobile, AL | Mobile Christian High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Dec 1, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Steve Bolo Mboumoua Defensive end |
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec, CN | Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Dec 20, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Rico Scott Wide receiver |
Harrisburg, PA | Bishop McDevitt High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Apr 16, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Jayshawn Ross Outside linebacker |
Kansas City, MO | Liberty North High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Dec 18, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Isaiah Faga Defensive tackle |
Phenix City, AL | Central High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | Jun 28, 2023 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| Justin Okoronkwo Linebacker |
Nürnberg, GER | Nürnberg Rams | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jul 9, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| William Sanders Offensive guard |
Brookwood, AL | Brookwood High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | Jul 21, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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| Rydarrius Morgan Safety |
Phenix City, AL | Central High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Aug 9, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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| Jay Lindsey Tight end |
Butler, AL | Patrician Academy | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Aug 29, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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| Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. Safety |
Gadsden, AL | Gadsden City High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
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| Joseph Ionata Offensive guard |
Clearwater, FL | Calvary Christian High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Jun 3, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
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| Quinton Reese Inside linebacker |
Birmingham, AL | Ramsay High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Sep 16, 2023 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
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*Originally class of 2025, but reclassified to 2024.
*= 247Sports Composite rating; ratings are out of 1.00. (five stars= 1.00–.98, four stars= .97–.90, three stars= .80–.89)
†= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, Mbakwe and Williams received a five star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Julian Sayin, Peyton Woodyard and Jameer Grimsley left the Alabama program following signing but prior to the 2024 season.
2024 Overall class rankings
| Website | National rank | Conference rank | 5 star recruits | 4 star recruits | 3 star recruits | Total |
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| ESPN | -- | -- | 2 | 16 | 8 | 32 |
| On3 Recruits | #2 | #2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 26 |
| Rivals | #2 | #2 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 28 |
| 247 Sports | #2 | #2 | 6 | 24 | 12 | 43 |
Walks-ons
| Name | Pos. | Height/Weight | Hometown | High school |
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| Tucker Cornelius | K | 6'3, 185 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Northridge High School |
| Anderson Green | P | 6'0, 205 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Northridge High School |
| Jay Williams | LS | 6'1, 195 | Ringgold, GA | Heritage High School |
| Ayden Moore | DE | 6'2, 230 | Trussville, AL | Hewitt-Trussville High School |
| Jackson Howell | OL | 6'5, 315 | Trussville, AL | Hewitt-Trussville High School |
| Cole Davis | QB | 6'0, 195 | Walterboro, SC | Colleton Preparatory Academy |
Preseason
Spring game
See also: A-Day (University of Alabama) and Alabama Crimson Tide football
The Crimson Tide held 15 spring practices on March 8-17, 2024. The Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on April 13, 2024, with the Crimson team beating the White team 34–28.
Preseason media day
The 2024 SEC Media days were held on July 15–18, 2024 at Omni Hotel Dallas in downtown Dallas, TX. The Preseason Polls were released July 2024. Each team had their head coach available to talk to the media at the event on July 17, 2024, with Kalen DeBoer (HC), Jalen Milroe (QB), Tyler Booker (OL) and Malachi Moore (DB). Coverage of the event was televised on SEC Network and ESPN.
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| Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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| 1 | Georgia | 3330 (165) |
| 2 | Texas | 3041 (27) |
| 3 | Alabama | 2891 (12) |
| 4 | Ole Miss | 2783 (4) |
| 5 | LSU | 2322 (2) |
| 6 | Missouri | 2240 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 2168 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 2022 |
| 9 | Texas A&M | 1684 |
| 10 | Auburn | 1382 |
| 11 | Kentucky | 1371 |
| 12 | Florida | 1146 |
| 13 | South Carolina | 923 (1) |
| 14 | Arkansas | 749 |
| 15 | Mississippi State | 623 |
| 16 | Vanderbilt | 293 (2) |
| Media poll (SEC Championship) | ||
| Rank | Team | Votes |
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| 1 | Georgia | 165 |
| 2 | Texas | 27 |
| 3 | Alabama | 12 |
| 4 | Ole Miss | 4 |
| 5 | LSU | 2 |
| 6 | Vanderbilt | 2 |
| 7 | South Carolina | 1 |
Preseason All-SEC teams
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Preseason All-Americans
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| Graham Nicholson | Placekicker | Senior | 1st Team Special Team Unanimous |
Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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Y
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| James Burnip | Punter | Senior | 1st Team Special Team | -- | Y
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| Player | Position | Class | Selector(s) | ||
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| Parker Brailsford | Offensive lineman | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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2nd Team Offense (WCFF) | ||
| Tyler Booker | Offensive lineman | Junior | 2nd Team Offense (AP, USAT, CBS, SN) | ||
| Jalen Milroe | Quarterback | ‹ The template below (Redshirt) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. ›
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3rd Team Offense (Athlon) Honorable Mention (SI) | ||
| Deontae Lawson | Linebacker | Junior | 3rd Team Defense (Athlon) 2nd Team Defense (USAT, CBS, ESPN) Honorable Mention (SI) | ||
| Malachi Moore | Defensive back | Graduate | 2nd Team Defense (Athlon, SN, CBS) | ||
| James Burnip | Punter | Senior | 2nd Team Special Team (WCFF, SI, ESPN) | ||
Sources:
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
| Award | Player | Position | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lott Trophy | Deontae Lawson | LB | R-Jr. | |
| Malachi Moore | CB | Gr. | ||
| Maxwell Award | Jalen Milroe | QB | R-Jr. | |
| Patrick Mannelly Award | Kneeland Hibbett | LS | Sr. | |
| Outland Trophy | Tyler Booker | OL | Jr. | |
| Parker Brailsford | R-So. | |||
| Tim Smith | DL | Gr. | ||
| Bronko Nagurski Award | Malachi Moore | CB | ||
| Deontae Lawson | LB | R-Jr. | ||
| Jim Thorpe Award | Malachi Moore | CB | Gr. | |
| Wuerffel Trophy | Tim Keenan II | DB | Jr. | |
| Lou Groza Award | Graham Nicholson | PK | Sr. | |
| Ray Guy Award | James Burnip | P | ||
| Walter Camp Award | Jalen Milroe | QB | R-Jr. | |
| Malachi Moore | CB | Gr. | ||
| Doak Walker Award | Jam Miller | RB | Jr. | |
| Justice Haynes | So. | |||
| Davey O'Brien Award | Jalen Milroe | QB | R-Jr. | |
| John Mackey Award | CJ Dippre | TE | Sr. | |
| Rimington Trophy | Parker Brailsford | OL | R-So. | |
| Bednarik Award | Deontae Lawson | LB | R-Jr. | |
| Malachi Moore | CB | Gr. | ||
| Butkus Award | Jihaad Campbell | LB | Jr. | |
| Deontae Lawson | R-Jr. | |||
| Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award | Jalen Milroe | QB | ||
| Manning Award | ||||
| Rotary Lombardi Award | Deontae Lawson | LB | R-Jr. | |
| Jaeden Roberts | OL | |||
| Parker Brailsford | R-So. | |||
| Tyler Booker | Jr. | |||
| Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award | Jalen Milroe | QB | R-Jr. |
Personnel
Roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Kicker/Punter
Long snappers
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Offensive Lineman
Defensive Lineman
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
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Legend
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Coaching staff
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer entered his first year as the Crimson Tide's head coach for the 2024 season. During his previous seventeen years with Alabama, Saban led the Crimson Tide to an overall record of 201 wins and 29 losses (.874) and the 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2020 national championships.
| Name | Position | Consecutive season at Alabama in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalen DeBoer | Head coach | 1st | |
| Nick Sheridan | Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach | 1st | |
| JaMarcus Shephard | Assistant head coach/Co-offensive coordinator/Wide receivers coach | 1st | |
| Kane Wommack | Defensive coordinator/Inside linebackers coach | 1st | |
| Maurice Linguist | Co-defensive coordinator/Defensive backs coach | 1st | |
| Colin Hitschler | Co-defensive coordinator/Safeties coach | 1st | |
| Bryan Ellis | Tight end coach | 1st | |
| Robert Gillespie | Assistant head coach/Running backs coach | 4th | |
| Chris Kapilovic | Offensive line coach | 1st | |
| Freddie Roach | Associate head coach/Defensive line coach | 5th | |
| Christian Robinson | Outside linebackers coach/Special teams coordinator | 1st | |
| David Ballou | Strength and conditioning coach | 5th | |
| Reference: 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide | |||
Depth chart
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True Freshman
Double Position : *
projected Depth Chart Week 1 vs Western Kentucky
Injury report
| Name | Position | Class | Injury | Duration |
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Returning starters
Offense
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Defense
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Special teams
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Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31 | 6:00 p.m. | Western Kentucky* | No. 5 | ESPN | W 63–0 | 100,077 | |
| September 7 | 6:00 p.m. | South Florida* | No. 4 |
| ESPN | W 42–16 | 100,077 |
| September 14 | 11:00 a.m. | at Wisconsin* | No. 4 | FOX | W 42–10 | 76,323 | |
| September 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Georgia |
| ABC | |||
| October 5 | at Vanderbilt | ||||||
| October 12 | 11:00 a.m. | South Carolina |
| ABC/ESPN | |||
| October 19 | at Tennessee | ||||||
| October 26 | Missouri |
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| November 9 | at LSU | ||||||
| November 16 | 1:00 p.m. | Mercer* |
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| November 23 | at Oklahoma | ||||||
| November 30 | Auburn |
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Game summaries
Western Kentucky
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| Statistics | WKU | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 10 | 25 |
| Total yards | 145 | 600 |
| Rushing yards | 42 | 334 |
| Passing yards | 103 | 266 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 29:25 | 30:35 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKU | Passing | TJ Finley | 18/31, 92 yards, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | Elijah Young | 10 carries, 18 yards | |
| Receiving | Moussa Barry | 4 receptions, 27 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 7/9, 200 yards, 3 TDs |
| Rushing | Justice Haynes | 4 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Ryan Williams | 2 receptions, 139 yards, 2 TDs |
South Florida
See also: 2024 South Florida Bulls football team
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| Statistics | USF | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 20 |
| Total yards | 309 | 393 |
| Rushing yards | 206 | 199 |
| Passing yards | 103 | 194 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 28:47 | 31:13 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| USF | Passing | Byrum Brown | 15/35, 103 yards |
| Rushing | Byrum Brown | 23 carries, 108 yards | |
| Receiving | Sean Atkins | 4 receptions, 35 yards | |
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 16/26, 194 yards, 2 TD’s |
| Rushing | Jam Miller | 15 carries, 140 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Ryan Williams | 4 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD |
at Wisconsin
See also: 2024 Wisconsin Badgers football team
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| Statistics | Alabama | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 17 |
| Total yards | 407 | 290 |
| Rushing yards | 181 | 149 |
| Passing yards | 226 | 141 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 25:44 | 34:16 |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | Jalen Milroe | 12/17, 196 yards, 3 TD’s |
| Rushing | Jalen Milroe | 14 carries, 75 yards, 2 TD’s | |
| Receiving | Ryan Williams | 4 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD | |
| Wisconsin | Passing | Braedyn Locke | 13/26, 125 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Chez Mellusi | 11 carries, 66 yards | |
| Receiving | Will Pauling | 9 receptions, 83 yards, 1 TD |
Georgia
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| Statistics | Georgia | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Vanderbilt
See also: 2024 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
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| Statistics | Alabama | Vanderbilt |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Vanderbilt | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
South Carolina
|
| Statistics | USC | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Tennessee
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| Statistics | Alabama | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Tennessee | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Missouri
See also: 2024 Missouri Tigers football team
|
| Statistics | Missouri | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at LSU
See also: 2024 LSU Tigers football team and Alabama-LSU football rivalry
|
| Statistics | Alabama | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| LSU | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Mercer
See also: 2024 Mercer Bears football team
|
| Statistics | Mercer | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Oklahoma
See also: 2024 Oklahoma Sooners football team
|
| Statistics | Alabama | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Oklahoma | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Auburn
See also: 2024 Auburn Tigers football team and Iron Bowl
|
| Statistics | Auburn | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession |
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Alabama | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Rankings
Further information: 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
| Week | |||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
| AP | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Coaches | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| CFP | Not released | Not released | |||||||||||||||
Statistics
Scoring
Alabama vs. non-conference opponents
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Alabama vs. SEC opponents
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Alabama vs. all opponents
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Awards and honors
| Date | Player | Class | Position | Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2 | Ryan Williams | Fr. | WR | SEC Freshman Player of the Week | |
| Keon Sabb | Jr. | DB | SEC Defensive Player of the Week | ||
| Sept. 9 | Tim Keenan II | R-Jr. | DL | SEC Defensive Lineman Player of the Week |
Sources:
| Date | Player | Class | Position | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3 | Keon Sabb | Jr. | DB | Reese’s Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week |
All-SEC
| Player | Position | 1st/2nd team |
|---|---|---|
| HM = Honorable mention. Source: | ||
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