The Alabama football team held its annual awards banquet Sunday evening at The Cahaba Grand Conference Center in downtown Birmingham.

 

Alabama head coach Nick Saban addressed an audience that included members of the team, coaching staff, administration and support staff following the awards session in which he recapped the 2015 season and stated the goals for the upcoming semifinal game in The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

 

The Crimson Tide named four captains on Sunday with seniors Jake Coker, Ryan Kelly and Reggie Ragland joining junior Derrick Henry as the representatives for the 2015 team.

 

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The complete list of award winners as follows.

 

Unsung Hero Award

To the player who has made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition for it

Ryan Anderson, Brandon Greene, Michael Nysewander, Tim Williams

 

Outstanding Senior Scholar

To the senior with the highest GPA

Jake Coker, Ryan Kelly

 

Commitment to Academic Excellence Award

To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors during the previous year

Dakota Ball, Cooper Bateman, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Keith Holcombe, Ross Pierschbacher, JK Scott

 

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

Darren Lake, Da’Ron Payne, Alphonse Taylor, Dalvin Tomlinson 

 

Most Inspiring Player

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

Michael Nysewander

 

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

Denzel Devall, Richard Mullaney

 

Outstanding Defensive Performer     

To the player with the most tackles/points

Reggie Ragland, Jarran Reed, A’Shawn Robinson

 

Up-Front Award

To the outstanding lineman from each unit

Jonathan Allen, Dominick Jackson, Ryan Kelly, Ross Pierschbacher

 

Defensive Achievement Award

To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit 

Reuben Foster, Marlon Humphrey, D.J. Pettway, Geno Matias-Smith

 

Offensive Achievement Award

To the player who has played a critical role in the effectiveness of this unit

Jake Coker, O.J. Howard, Calvin Ridley, ArDarius Stewart

 

President’s Award    

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

Kenyan Drake, Eddie Jackson, Cyrus Jones, Cam Robinson

 

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

John Cassimus

 

Special Teams Player of the Year Award

To the most valuable special teams player

Minkah Fitzpatrick, Adam Griffith, Dillon Lee, Bradley Sylve

 

Offensive Player of the Year Award  

To the most valuable offensive player

Derrick Henry, Ryan Kelly

 

Defensive Player of the Year Award  

To the most valuable defensive player

Reggie Ragland, Jarran Reed, A’Shawn Robinson

 

Most Valuable Player Award

To the overall most valuable player on the team (voted on by the players)  

Derrick Henry

 

Captain Awards     

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

Jake Coker, Derrick Henry, Ryan Kelly, Reggie Ragland

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