Here’s a polished summary of Alabama’s finalized football roster heading into fall camp:
📋 Roster Overview & Key Themes
- Continuity & Physicality: Coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized physicality and mental toughness for fall camp, citing the offensive line—especially All‑SEC OT Kadyn Proctor (6’7″, 360 lb)—as the team’s foundation.
- Quarterback Battle: Ty Simpson enters camp as the projected starter, but redshirt‑freshman Austin Mack and true freshman Keelon Russell are pushing hard.
- Veteran Leadership: With 17 seniors on the roster (nearly double last season), DeBoer sees senior linebacker Deontae Lawson and DT Tim Keenan as vital anchors on defense. Lawson’s comeback from injury is a key story.
🎯 Notable Position Groups
Offensive Line
- Kadyn Proctor, Jr. OT (6’7″, 360 lb) – Anchoring the line and on track to be an NFL 1st‑round pick.
Quarterbacks
- Ty Simpson, Sr. – Likely starter with poise and experience.
- Austin Mack & Keelon Russell, freshmen – Poised to make a strong push in camp.
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends
- Germie Bernard (Sr.), Ryan Williams (So.), Isaiah Horton (R‑Jr.) headline the WR group.
- Ryan Williams earned Freshman All-American honors and SEC Freshman Team selection after catching 48 passes for 865 yards and 8 TDs.
Defense
- Deontae Lawson, Sr. LB – Returns from a knee injury to provide leadership.
- Dijon Lee Jr., Fr. CB – A 6’4″ five-star corner and one of the top recruits in the 2025 class.
🏈 Roster Highlights: Key Players at a Glance
| Name | Position | Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadyn Proctor | OT | Jr. | Anchor of the OL, potential 2026 NFL first-rounder |
| Ty Simpson | QB | Sr. | Likely QB1 heading into camp |
| Ryan Williams | WR | So. | Breakout freshman; 865 yds, 8 TDs |
| Germie Bernard | WR | Sr. | Veteran slot receiver |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | R‑Jr. | Starting WR as previewed |
| Germie Bernard | TE/WR | Sr. | Already listed among starters |
| Deontae Lawson | LB | Sr. | Senior leader, returns healthy |
| Dijon Lee Jr. | CB | Fr. | 6’4″, 5-star recruit |
The official RollTide roster page provides full details on each player — names, numbers, positions, classes, height, weight, and hometowns.
🔍 Extra Insights
- WR & TE Breakdown: TideFans notes the WR/TE unit as “Very Good,” with Williams, Bernard and Horton leading the way and depth behind them.
- Defensive Back Appeal: The secondary is anchored by senior Domani Jackson and promising rookies like Dijon Leed.
🎥 Roster Preview Video
A great breakdown from The Tuscaloosa News featuring key storylines and returning strengths.
✅ Fall Camp Outlook
- OL & LB experience → Expect Alabama to lean on its trenches and senior defenses early on.
- QB competition → Ty Simpson holds the edge, but Mack and Russell could surprise.
- Playmakers → Watch for Williams, Bernard, Horton to define the passing game.
If you’d like a deeper dive on any position, a specific player, or want a full roster breakdown, just let me know!
