2019 Alabama Football Awards Banquet Winners

On Sunday, the Alabama Crimson Tide held their annual awards banquet in Birmingham. 

On Sunday, the Alabama Crimson Tide held their annual awards banquet in Birmingham.

Nick Saban also used this time to recap the regular season, and went over goals for the upcoming Citrus Bowl against Michigan.

Here is the list of the awards:

Unsung Hero Award-  the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it

Winners: Josh Jobe, Chris Owens, Kendall Randolph, Major Tennison, Matt Womack

Outstanding Senior Scholar- To the senior with the highest GPA
Winners: Giles Amos, Shyheim Carter

Commitment to Academic Excellence Award- To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year.

Winners: Miller Forristall, Mac Jones, Alex Leatherwood, Joshua McMillon, Eddie Smith, Jedrick Wills Jr.

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.

Winners: DJ Dale, Christian Harris, Evan Neal, Byron Young

Most Inspiring Player- To the player who affects the whole team by his attitude as well as his performance (voted on by the players)

Winner: Tua Tagovailoa

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.

Winners: Shyheim Carter, Jared Mayden

Outstanding Defensive Performer- To the player with the most tackles/points.

Winners: Trevon Diggs, Anfernee Jennings, Terrell Lewis, Xavier McKinney

Up-Front Award- To the outstanding lineman from each unit

Winners: Deonte Brown, Landon Dickerson, Christian Barmore, Phidarian Mathis

Defensive Achievement Award- To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit

Winners: Shyheim Carter, Raekwon Davis, Shane Lee, Patrick Surtain II

Offensive Achievement Award- To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit.

Winners:Miller Forristall, Najee Harris, Jerry Jeudy, DeVonta Smith

President’s Award- To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success.

Winners: Mac Jones, Alex Leatherwood, Henry Ruggs III, Jedrick Wills 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.
Winner:Dr. Gaylon McCollough

Special Teams Player of the Year Award- To the most valuable special teams player
Winners: Slade Bolden, Thomas Fletcher, Ale Kaho, Jaylen Waddle

Offensive Player of the Year Award- To the most valuable offensive player

Winners: Jerry Jeudy, Tua Tagovailoa, Jedrick Wills Jr.

Defensive Player of the Year Award- To the most valuable defensive player

Winners: Anfernee Jennings, Xavier McKinney

Most Valuable Player Award- To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)

Winner: Tua Tagovailoa

Captain Awards- To the players elected by their teammates as permanent team captains (voted on by the players)

Winners: Anfernee Jennings, Xavier McKinney, DeVonta Smith, Tua Tagovailoa