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.

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