2026 Alabama Roster Rundown: Quarterbacks

[JessN]

Previews are cranking up with a look at the quarterbacks. We'll put up all eight of these positional previews in the coming days, then switch over to looking at opponents: https://news.tidefans.com/2026/07/10/2026-alabama-roster-rundown-quarterbacks/

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Great work, as always. Can the season go ahead and start already? I'm ready. Roll Tide!

 

[Windsortide]

Great write up. The QB position should be elite for the foreseeable future looking at the current depth chart and the future commitments. RTR

 

[BamaMoon]

Previews are cranking up with a look at the quarterbacks. We'll put up all eight of these positional previews in the coming days, then switch over to looking at opponents: https://news.tidefans.com/2026/07/10/2026-alabama-roster-rundown-quarterbacks/

Not that my opinion matters, but I'm glad it agrees with you. Russell's talent is just too great not to play. His ceiling is so high, it's worth it even though we know he will make some freshman mistakes.

Citing he could be better than Penix sounds crazy to everyone who doesn't know anything about him. For the last year or so, we've heard he is best compared to Jayden Daniels. If he turns out to be the college version of either of those players, I think the Bama Nation will be thrilled!

 

[Alasippi2]

Not that my opinion matters, but I'm glad it agrees with you. Russell's talent is just too great not to play. His ceiling is so high, it's worth it even though we know he will make some freshman mistakes.

Citing he could be better than Penix sounds crazy to everyone who doesn't know anything about him. For the last year or so, we've heard he is best compared to Jayden Daniels. If he turns out to be the college version of either of those players, I think the Bama Nation will be thrilled!

I agree. Joel Klatt even recently said, "Starter or not and no matter who Bama is playing Keelon Russell will be the best athlete on the field." I think both play significantly in game one against East Carolina and those performances will determine the starter against Kentucky. I personally think Russell gives Bama a wow factor that we really kinda need right now, but I also think, at this point, Mack will start game one because he's been taking snaps from Delgatty in QB drills while Keelon is taking snaps(Currently) from the backup center. I know Coach D. feels a certain sense of loyalty to Mack, but he can not under any circumstances let that have relevance in his ultimate decision. We HAVE to pick the quarterback who gives us the best chance to get back into the national championship picture. That being said, in my opinion, the Quarterback position is o.k. regardless to start the season. As the season progresses Keelon is our upside squared!