Alabama Players On Preseason Award Lists
Nick Saban has recruited a ton of talent to Alabama over his tenure in Tuscaloosa. The results are evident in terms of wins and individual awards. Aside from Mark Ingram wining the program's first Heisman Trophy, Tide players under Saban have captured the Outland, Doak Walker, Rimington, Maxwell, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm and Butkus awards. This year, the Tide could add more individual honors to the trophy case, as several players have been named to preseason lists for some of these awards. Here's the rundown so far:
Bednarik Award: Best Defensive Player
S Landon Collins
LB Trey DePreist
DE A'Shawn Robinson
Maxwell Award: Player of the Year
QB Jacob Coker
WR Amari Cooper
RB Derrick Henry
RB T.J. Yeldon
John Mackey Award: Best Tight End
O.J. Howard
Rimington Trophy: Best Center
Ryan Kelly
Lou Groza Award: Best Place-Kicker
No Players
Ray Guy Award: Best Punter
No Players
Outland Trophy: Best Interior Lineman
C Ryan Kelly
G Arie Kouandjio
DL A'Shawn Robinson
Bronko Nagurski Trophy: Best Defensive Player
S Landon Collins
LB Trey DePriest
DE A'Shawn Robinson
Jim Thorpe Award: Best Defensive Back
S Landon Collins
Lott IMPACT Trophy: Best Defensive Player Based on Performance and Character
S Landon Collins
Lombardi Award: Best Down Lineman
DE A'Shawn Robinson
G Arie Kouandjio
This post will be updated as more lists are released. Players not named to lists now are not inelligible and can be added to watch lists during the season.