Alabama celebrated its team banquet Sunday night, giving out several individual awards and naming permanent team captains.
Senior linebackers Rashaan Evans and Shaun Dion Hamilton, senior center Bradley Bozeman and junior defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick were all voted permanent team captains by their teammates.
Fitzpatrick was voted the team’s most valuable player. Other awards given include:
Unsung Hero Award
To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it.
RB Ronnie Clark
RB Josh Jacobs
LB Dylan Moses
LB Jamey Mosley
LB Mack Wilson
Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA.
C Bradley Bozeman
LB Shaun Dion Hamilton
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year.
LB Keith Holcombe
OL Brandon Kennedy
LB Joshua McMillon
OL Chris Owens
OL Richie Petitbon
OL Jonah Williams
Iron Man Award
To the player(s) who have shown the most dedication to the individual and team goals of the Crimson Tide’s year-round strength and conditioning program.
DL Joshua Frazier
WR Cam Sims
DL Quinnen Williams
OL Matt Womack
Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players).
LB Shaun Dion Hamilton
Pat Trammel Award
To a senior player whose character and contributions to the Alabama Football Team most personify the All-American youth of today and has reflected qualities of Integrity, Character, Importance of Academics and Inspirational Leadership during their time at Alabama.
WR Robert Foster
OL J.C. Hassenauer
Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points.
DB Minkah Fitzpatrick
S Ronnie Harrison
DT Da’Ron Payne
CB Levi Wallace
Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit.
DE Isaiah Buggs
OG Lester Cotton Sr.
DE Da’Shawn Hand
OT Jonah Williams
Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit.
CB Anthony Averett
DE Raekwon Davis
LB Shaun Dion Hamilton
LB Anfernee Jennings
Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit.
C Bradley Bozeman
TE Hale Hentges
OG Ross Pierschbacher
RB Bo Scarbrough
President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success.
LB Rashaan Evans
RB Damien Harris
S Hootie Jones
TE Irv Smith Jr.
Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award
A former player who has exemplified the principles, values, character and attitude that make a person successful either during a particular life experience or over a period of time.
Brodie Croyle
Special Teams Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable special teams player
S Keaton Anderson
DB Tony Brown
LB Keith Holcombe
K Andy Pappanastos
P JK Scott
Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player
RB Damien Harris
QB Jalen Hurts
WR Calvin Ridley
Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
LB Rashaan Evans
S Ronnie Harrison
DT Da’Ron Payne