From Tribune staff reports
TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama football team celebrated the season with an annual banquet on Sunday evening and two local players picked up significant honors during the festivities.
Hewitt-Trussville High School’s Malachi Moore was named permanent Alabama team captain along with teammates Dallas Turner and Jalen Milroe. The three player’s designation as captains will be memorialized with the footprint and handprint in concrete at Denny Chimes on the Quad.
Pinson Valley High School’s Kool-Aid McKinstry joined Turner in being selected as the Defensive Players of the Year. The former Indian has been a star for the Crimson Tide since his arrival in Tuscaloosa following a high school state championship.
In addition to being named team captain, Moore won the Trammel Award and President’s Award.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed an audience that included members of the team, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session in which he recapped the 2023 season so far. Saban also discussed the team’s berth in the College Football Playoff and the upcoming Semifinal matchup with top-ranked Michigan, according to RollTide.com.
Here is the complete list of awards.
Unsung Hero Award
To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it
Trey Amos, Malik Benson, CJ Dippre, Jah-Marien Latham, Trezmen Marshall, Kobe Prentice, Kristian Story
Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA
Justin Eboigbe, Seth McLaughlin, Will Reichard
Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year
James Brockermeyer, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Jalen Milroe, Shawn Murphy, DeVonta Smith
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
Caleb Downs, Tim Keenan III, Jam Miller, Jaeden Roberts
Most Inspiring Player
To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)
Jalen Milroe
Pat Trammell 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
Justin Eboigbe, Malachi Moore, Roydell Williams
Outstanding Defensive Performer
To the player with the most tackles/points
Chris Braswell, Caleb Downs, Deontae Lawson, Dallas Turner
Up-Front Award
To the outstanding lineman from each unit
Tyler Booker, Tim Keenan III, JC Latham, Jaheim Oatis
Defensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Terrion Arnold, Jihaad Campbell, Jaylen Key, Tim Smith
Offensive Achievement Award
To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit
Isaiah Bond, Kendrick Law, Amari Niblack, Kadyn Proctor
President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
Malachi Moore, Robbie Ouzts, Damon Payne Jr., Roydell Williams
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
Ricky Davis
Special Teams Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable special teams player
James Burnip, Kneeland Hibbett, Will Reichard, Quandarrius Robinson
Offensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable offensive player
Jermaine Burton, Jase McClellan, Jalen Milroe
Defensive Player of the Year Award
To the most valuable defensive player
Kool-Aid McKinstry, Dallas Turner
Most Valuable Player Award
To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)
Jalen Milroe
Captain Awards
To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)
Jalen Milroe, Malachi Moore, Dallas Turner
Alabama will face Michigan in the college football playoffs.