The Alabama Crimson Tide kicks off the 2026 season in 44 days on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium against the East Carolina Pirates. The program just had its turn in Tampa at SEC Media Days, making it a perfect time to project the Crimson Tide's depth chart before fall camp begins next week.QuarterbackSenior - Austin Mack Sophomore - Keelon RussellSophomore - John GazzanigaFreshman - Jett ThomallaFreshman - Tayden-Evan KaawaThe Crimson Tide enters the season in another quarterback battle. This time between senior Austin Mack and sophomore Keelon Russell. Mack took the first reps during Alabama's spring game and is still in the lead, as there hasn't been any real practice over the summer months. Mack enters his fourth year in the system, while Russell enters his second. The pair each possesses elite arm talent, and each saw action in mop-up duty in 2025, making this fall's competition anyone's to take. Running Back Junior - Daniel HillSophomore - AK DearJunior - Kevin RileyFreshman - EJ CrowellFreshman - Trae'shawn BrownSenior - Khalifa Keith The Alabama running back room has a variety of skill sets, and most, if not all, will see the field this fall. Daniel Hill will get the first opportunity for starting reps, but the staff has raved about freshman EJ Crowell's ability to revamp the running game since his arrival in December. It's all hands on deck in 2026 to fix the running game, and everyone will have an opportunity to show what they're capable of. Wide RecieverXSlotZRyan Coleman-WilliamsLotzeir BrooksRico ScottDerek MeadowsAubrey WalkerTyler HendersonCederian MorganAmari SabbMaurice Mathis Jr. *Noah Rogers - InjuredAlabama will likely utilize Crimson Tide junior Ryan Coleman-Williams in all three receiver roles in 2026, but Germie Bernard's graduation and Isaiah Horton's transfer clear the space for Williams to return to a predominantly outside receiver in the offense. Transfer Noah Rogers is unlisted after a spring game injury, but Kalen DeBoer indicated the senior receiver is ahead of schedule on his rehab. Derek Meadows and Cederian Morgan each impressed during Alabama's spring game and will each look to produce this fall. Tight EndHUYJosh FordDanny Lewis Jr. Kaleb EdwardsJack Sammarco Marshall Pritchett Jay Lindesy Jaxson ShuttlesworthMack SutterThe tight ends, like the wide receivers, will rotate among the various roles depending on personnel packages. Danny Lewis Jr., Kaleb Edwards, and transfer Josh Ford will see the majority of the action with the departure of Josh Cuevas in the offseason. Ford's physicality was praised in the spring, and this group can make the difference in unlocking the Crimson Tide's running game. Offensive LineLeft TackleLeft GuardCenterRight GuardRight TackleJackson LloydWilliam SandersRacin DelgattyMichael CarrollJayvin JamesTyrell MilerMal WaldrepKayden StrayhornEthan FieldsNick BrooksTy HaywoodChris BookerBear FretwellCasey PoeJared GrahamBryson CooleyThe Alabama offensive line is the position group under the biggest microscope this fall. DeBoer praised Michael Carroll, William Sanders and Jackson Lloyd at SEC Media Days, making it sound like the starting positions were all but set. Carroll bumps down to guard, shoring up the interior along with Sanders, but the new faces are the biggest question marks. Will Lloyd step into the left tackle role and play well enough to protect a new quarterback? Will transfer Jayvin James improve from his time at Mississippi State at right tackle? How will Cal-Poly transfer Racin Delgatty handle himself at center against SEC competition? If the first five aren't playing well, look for Ole Miss transfer Ethan Fields to be the first offensive lineman off the bench.Defensive Line3-TechNOSEDevan ThompkinsTerrance GreenLondon SimmonsKedrick Bingley-JonesEdric HillJeremiah BeamanSteve Bolo MboumouaIsaia Faga Mhari JohnsonCaleb SmithThe Alabama defensive line will see a heavy rotation among its top six players. The Crimson Tide procured Terrance Green from Oregon and Devan Thompkins from Southern Cal, and each has received high praise during the offseason. London Simmons steps into his sophomore year after a strong freshman year, and Jeremiah Beaman is back after an ACL injury derailed his 2025. The biggest lottery ticket in the group is junior Steve Bolo Mboumoua. He didn't see much playing time in 2025, but has been developing over the last year and could supplement the rotation with another quality player. WolfSenior - Yhonzae Pierre Sophomore - Justin HillFreshman - Xavier GriffinFreshman - Jamarion MatthewsYhonzae Pierre returned for his senior season after turning in eight sacks during the back half of the 2025 season. He'll need to showcase his ability over a full season, but could become the program's next premier pass rusher and be the difference-maker on the defensive side. Sophomore Justin Hill saw his playing time increase throughout his freshman year and looks to take his game to the next level in his second year in Tuscaloosa. BanditSenior - Jah-Marien Latham Senior - Desmond Umeozulu Senior - Fatutoa Henry Freshman - Nolan WilsonFreshman - Corey HowardFreshman - Malique Franklin Alabama's bandit group is arguably the weakest unit on an otherwise outstanding defensive unit. The Crimson Tide brings back senior Jah-Marien Latham for his seventh season after suffering a neck injury early in 2025. The program also added South Carolina transfer Desmond Umeozulu and retained Fatutoa Henry. Can Latham handle starting responsibilities after a scary injury? How will Umeozulu hold up against the run? What kind of player is Henry? Each question will be answered as the season begins. Inside BackerSenior - Caleb Woodson / Junior QB ReeseSophomore - Luke Metz / Junior Cayden JonesSophomore - Duke Johnson / Freshman - Xavier Griffin Sophomore - Abduall Sanders / Freshman - Zay Hall Alabama's inside linebackers are the team's biggest question mark on the defensive side of the ball as the Crimson Tide lost its top three contributors from 2025. Virginia Tech transfer Caleb Woodson has received high praise since transferring, and the buzz around junior QB Reese has been consistent for the last year. Can the duo step into the big shoes vacated by Deontae Lawson, Justin Jefferson, and Nikhai Hill-Green? CornerbackJunior - Zabien Brown / Sophomore - Dijon LeeJunior - Carmelo O'Neal / Freshman - Jorden EdmondsSophomore - Chuck McDonald / Freshman - Zyan Gibson Alabama's cornerbacks all have lengthy frames and smooth hips as the Crimson Tide coaches have found a group of cyborgs. Zabien Brown should play his way into the first round of next spring's NFL Draft and Dijon Lee exploded onto the scenes as a true freshman last season. Mercer transfer Carmelo O'Neal and true freshman Jorden Edmonds impressed in the spring, making the defensive backs one of the deepest and most talented position groups on the field in Tuscaloosa. Safety Senior - Bray Hubbard / Senior - Keon SabbJunior - Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. / Sophomore - Ivan TaylorFreshman - Rihyael Kelly Alabama's safeties feature two of the most experienced players on the Crimson Tide roster on the first line in seniors Bray Hubbard and Keon Sabb. The second line features two of the biggest hitters on the team and two players with NFL fathers in Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. and Ivan Taylor. HuskyJunior - Red MorganJunior - Zavier MinceyFreshman - Jireh EdwardsThe husky position group continues Alabama's loaded defensive backfield. Junior Red Morgan has seen significant playing time over the last two seasons and should get the first reps, but Zavier Mincey and true freshman Jireh Edwards should see plenty of action as the two five-stars fight to get on the field. Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Threads and Blue Sky for the latest news.Alabama Crimson Tide On SIAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow