Eligibility Tracker: Who's on the 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Roster?

A position-by-position look at the Crimson Tide roster as Alabama transitions into the 2024 college football season and beyond.

There's no way around it, it's been a brutal week in regards to the Alabama Crimson Tide roster. Granted, the predictable and typical roster turnover occurred shortly after its season wrapped up, with fans disappointed that the likes of Ja'Corey Brooks and Earl Little II were moving on.

But then Nick Saban retired and things went into overdrive. Every day has seemingly included another departure, with some more starters in the mix. With the transfer portal otherwise closed except for a 30-day window for players at schools where a coaching change occurred, and NIL in the mix, Alabama's been the equivalent of a sitting duck as rival coaches have been picking off Crimson Tide players left and right.   

The good news for Alabama fans is that most of those who left were reserves, and/or players who saw what was coming up behind them on the depth chart. The loss of safety Caleb Downs was a huge loss, there's no denying that, and the secondary has been decimated.

But another way to look at it is the current roster is another example of just how great a recruiter Saban was. 

By our count, and Alabama doesn't release scholarship numbers so it could be off by a player or two, there are 77 scholarship players still on the roster, even after 26 departures through the transfer portal. Among them are at least 14 players who were considered can't-miss 5-star talents (20 percent of roster) as incoming prospects.

Of course, the NCAA limit is 85 scholarship players on the active roster at any time. Alabama can still add players, including some from new head coach Kalen DeBoer's former program, Washington, which just played in the National Championship Game. While nearly all of the best players in the portal are already at their new schools, there are still some gems to be found. 

The Crimson Tide will also have another shot when the portal re-opens following spring practices in April, although if things go well by then the new coaching staff may be only looking to fill certain roles. 

Overall, there are five returning starters on offense, and at least four on defense. However, in many spots there are numerous players ready to step up, like running back and linebacker, where Saban had stockpiled some serious talent.

Two years ago, Saban signed what some called the best recruiting class in history (at least on paper), and then continued to add top prospects with top-ranked classes in both 2022 and 2023. May of those remaining have a golden opportunity to get on the field in 2024, maybe ahead of schedule. 

 Designations:

• * considered consensus top-32 player in his recruiting class (which essentially translates to five-star designation). 
• A No. or [] designation means listed on the SI99 when SI.com covered recruiting.
• A ranking listed in () means from 247composite rankings. 

2024 Alabama Crimson Tide Eligibility Tracker

A position-by-position look at the Crimson Tide and how many players it has at each position

Quarterbacks (4)

Returning Starter

Jalen Milroe, 2021 [81]

Returning From 2023 Depth Chart

1. Ty Simpson, 2022 [24]*
2. Dylan Lonergan, 2023 [53]

Arriving Transfer

Austin Mack, from Washington 2023 (73)

Departed

NFL: None
Transfer for another sport: Tyler Buchner, Notre Dame (2021, No. 71)
Transfer to another school: Eli Holstein, 2023 (89) to Pitt
Early Enrollee: Julian Sayin, 2024 (21)*

Running Backs (5)

Returning Starter: None

Returning From 2023 Depth Chart

1. Jam Miller, 2022 (87)
2. Justice Haynes, 2023 [73]
3. Richard Young, 2023 [31]*

Early Enrollee

Daniel Hill, 2024 (128 Ath.)

Summer Enrollee

Kevin Riley, 2024 (116)

Departed

NFL: Jase McClellan, 2020 [47]
Transfer to another school: Roydell Williams, 2020 [77] to Florida State;

Wide Receivers (10)

Returning Starters: None

Returning From 2023 Depth Chart

1. Emmanuel Henderson Jr., 2022 [23]*
2. Kendrick Law, 2022, SIAA No. 33
3. Jalen Hale, 6-1, 185, 2023 [53]
4. Kobe Prentice, 2022 (78)
5. Jaren Hamilton, 2023 (230)
6. Cole Adams, 2023 (299)

Early Enrollee

1. Aeryn Hampton, 2024 (NA)

Summer Enrollee

1. Amari Jefferson, 2024 (127 Ath.)
2. Rico Scott, 2024 (NA)

Arriving transfer 

1. Germie Bernard, WR; from Washington, 2022 (237)

Departed

NFL: Jermaine Burton (2022 transfer, No. 82 2020)
Transfer to another school: Isaiah Bond, 2022 (52) to Texas; Malik Benson, (No. 1 JUCO 2023) to Florida State; Ja'Corey Brooks, 2021 [45] to Louisville; Thaiu Jones-Bell, 2020 (144); Shazz Preston 2022, No. 56 to Tulane
Early Enrollee Transfer: Jameer Grimsley WR (240)

Tight Ends (6)

Returning Starters: CJ Dippre (2023 transfer from Maryland, No. 893, 2020)

Returning From 2023 Depth Chart

1. Danny Lewis, 2022 (622)
2. Robbie Ouzts, 2021 (628)
3. Ty Lockwood 2023 (243)

Early Enrollee

Caleb Odom, 2024 (64) 

Summer Enrollee

Jay Lindsey, 2024 (NA)

Departed

NFL: None
Transfer to another school: Amari Niblack, 2022 (146); Miles Kitselman, 2022 junior college (NA) to Tennessee.

Offensive Linemen (13)

Returning Starters

1. T Elijah Pritchett, 2022, No. 16*
2. G Tyler Booker, 2022, No. 27*
3. G Jaeden Roberts, 2021, No. 98

Returning From 2023 Depth Chart

1. C James Brockermeyer, 2021 (194)
2. Miles McVay, 2024 (195)
3. Olaus Alinen, 2024 (161)
4. Wilkin Formby, 2024 [92]
5. Roq Montgomery, 2024 (392)

Early Enrollee

1. Casey Poe, 2024 (144)
2. William Sanders, 2024 (NA)
3. Joseph Ionata, 2024 (NA)

Incoming Transfer

OT Naquil Betrand from Texas A&M, 2023 (NA)
C Parker Brailsford from Washington, 2022 (NA)

Departed

NFL: T J.C. Latham, 2021, No. 8*; C Darrian Dalcourt, 2019 (177)
Transfer to another school: Kadyn Proctor, 2024 [11]; OG Terrence Ferguson, 2021 (58) to Florida State; C Seth McLaughlin, 2020 (476) to Ohio State

Defensive Linemen (14)

Returning Starters

1. Jaheim Oatis, 2022, No. 67
2. Tim Keenan, 2021 (367)

On 2023 Depth Chart

1. Damon Payne, 2021, No. 11*
2. Tim Smith, 2020, No. 56
3. Khurtiss Perry, 2022, No. 82
4. Jah-Marien Latham, 2020, (198)
5. James Smith, 2023, [21]*
6. Jordan Renaud, 2023, (58)
7. Hunter Osborne, 2023, (178)
8. Edric Hill, 2023, (190)

Incoming Transfer

LT Overton, from Texas A&M, 2022, No. 17*

Early Enrollee

1. Jeremiah Beaman, 2024, (91)
2. Isaia Faga, 2024, (NA)
3. Steve Mboumoua, 2024 (NA)

Departed

NFL: Justin Eboigbe, 2019, No. 62
Transfer to another school: Monkell Goodwine, 2021, No. 89. to South Carolina; Isaiah Hastings, 2022 (219), to Syracuse; Anquin Barnes, 2021 (453), to Colorado

Linebackers (13)

Returning Starters

ILB Deontae Lawson, 2021 (52)

On 2023 Depth Chart

1. OLB Keanu Koht, 2021 (59)
2. OLB Quandarrius Robinson, 2020, No. 65
3. OLB Jihaad Campbell, 2022, No. 97
4. ILB Justin Jefferson, 2023 (No. 2 JUCO)
5. OLB Jeremiah Alexander, 2022, No. 5*
6. Qua Russaw, 2023, [23]*
7. Keon Keeley, 2023 [2]*
8. Yhonzae Pierre, 2023, (30)*

Early Enrollee

1. Jayshawn Ross, 2024 (235)
2. Sterling Dixon, 2024 (NA)
3. Justin Okoronkwo, 2024 (NA)
4. Cayden Jones, 2024 (NA)

Summer Enrollee

(Quinton Reese, LB, NA, commitment) 

Departed

NFL: OLB Dallas Turner, 2021, No. 33; OLB Chris Braswell, 2020, No. 19*; Trezmen, Marshall (transfer from Georgia, No. 122 2019)
Transfer to another school: ILB Shawn Murphy, 2022, No. 99, to Florida State; ILB Kendrick Blackshire, 2021 (168), to Texas; OLB Ian Jackson, 2021 (246)

Defensive Backs (11)

Returning Starters

S Malachi Moore, 2020 (211)

On 2023 Depth Chart

1. Devonta Smith, 2021 (250) 
2. Jahlil Hurley, 2023 [57]
3. Tony Mitchell, 2023 [64]
4. Brayson Hubbard, 2023 (313)

Early Enrollee

1. Jaylen Mbakwe, 2024 (22)*
2. Xavier Mincy, 2024, (71)
3. Peyton Woodyard, 2024, (234)
4. Rydarrius Morgan, 2024, (NA)
5. Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., 2024, (NA)

Incoming transfers

CB Domani Jackson, 2022 No. 15*, transfer from Southern California 

Departed

NFL: CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, 2021, No. 29*; S Terrion Arnold, 2021, No. 44; S Jaylen Key, transfer from UAB 2023
Transfer to another school: Caleb Downs, 2024 [6]; CB Antonio Kite, 2022 (167), to Auburn; CB Trey Amos, transfer from Louisiana, to Ole Miss; CB Earl Little II, 2022, No. 45, to Florida State; S Kristian Story, 2020 (185), to Kentucky; S Jake Pope, 2022 (391), to Georgia; Dezz Ricks, 2024 [36], to Texas A&M

Special Teams 

Returning Starters (2, but may not be scholarship)

James Burnip, 2021, P
Kneeland Hibbett, LS

On 2023 Depth Chart

1. Conor Talty, PK

Departed

NFL: Will Reichard, 2019
Transfer to another school: None

This story will be updated as necessary. It was last updated on January 22nd. 

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