Tuscaloosa, Ala. – As the Crimson Tide gear up for their 2026 season opener against the East Carolina Pirates, the university has handed the media a detailed depth chart. The list, posted at Bryant‑Denny Stadium on Friday, shows the players the coaching staff expects to see on the field for the first game of the year.
Quarterbacks
- Keelon Russell
- Austin Mack
- Jett Thomalla
Running Backs
- Daniel Hill (OR)
- Trae’shawn Brown (OR)
- Kevin Riley (OR)
- EJ Crowell
Offensive Line
Left Tackle: Jackson Lloyd, Tyrell Miller
Left Guard: William Sanders (OR), Kaden Strayhorn, Mal Waldrep Jr.
Center: Racin Delgatty, Casey Poe
Right Guard: Michael Carroll, Ethan Fields
Right Tackle: Jayvin James, Nick Brooks
Tight Ends
Y‑tight end: Kaleb Edwards (OR), Josh Ford (OR), Danny Lewis Jr.
H‑tight end: Marshall Pritchett, Jay Lindsey, Mack Sutter
Wide Receivers
Slot (Z): Rico Scott, Cederian Morgan
Outside (X): Ryan Coleman‑Williams, Derek Meadows
Outside (H): Lotzeir Brooks, Tyler Henderson
Special Teams & Miscellaneous
- Bandit: Devan Thompkins (OR), Desmond Umeozulu, Fatutoa Henry
- Nose Tackle: Terrance Green, London Simmons (OR), Isaia Faga
- Defensive Tackle: Kedrick Bingley‑Jones (OR), Devan Thompkins, Edric Hill, Wolf, Yhonzae Pierre, Justin Hill (OR), Jah‑Marien Latham
- Stinger: Caleb Woodson, Xavier Griffin, Mike, Luke Metz, QB Reese, Abduall Sander Jr.
- Cornerbacks: Zabien Brown, Zyan Gibson, Dijon Lee Jr., Carmelo O’Neal
- Free Safety: Bray Hubbard, Zavier Mincey
- Strong Safety: Keon Sabb, Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. (OR), Ivan Taylor
- Husky: Red Morgan, Chuck McDonald III (OR), Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.
- Place Kicker/Kick‑off: Lorcann Quinn (OR), Conor Talty
- Hold & Punter: Alex Asparuhov (also listed as Long Snapper with Ethan Stangle (OR) and Alex Rozier)
- Punt Returner: Ryan Coleman‑Williams (OR), Dijon Lee Jr. (OR), Rico Scott
- Kickoff Returner: Lotzeir Brooks (OR), Trae’shawen Brown (OR), Dijon Lee Jr.
Wyatt Fulton, the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, will provide live updates from both campuses on X (formerly Twitter) at @FultonW_. The kickoff is slated for 11:07 a.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on ABC or streamed via the Tide 100.9 app.
What This Means for Fans
With a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the depth chart suggests Coach Tuberville is emphasizing depth and competition at every position. Fans can expect a balanced attack on offense and a versatile defensive front, especially with multiple options listed at defensive tackle and linebacker.
Local businesses and alumni groups are already planning watch‑party events around campus, reinforcing the community spirit that surrounds Alabama football each fall. As the Crimson Tide take the field, the depth chart gives a clear snapshot of who will be representing Tuscaloosa on Saturday.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
