Breaking: news Roll Call: Alabama Football Releases Official 2025 Squad Photo
The image captures a defining moment ahead of the season: Team Media Day, where the entire roster and staff—from head coach Kalen DeBoer positioned front and center, to athletic trainers, nutritionists, and support personnel in their white polos—posed together in a visual statement of unity and readiness (SI).
The photo’s release, which came on a Thursday evening as part of the official “Roll Call,” serves as both a celebration of Alabama’s rich football culture and a symbolic launching pad for what lies ahead in 2025. With more than 120 athletes and dozens of staff members present, the photo not only reflects the depth of the program but also underscores the collective effort that goes into preparing a powerhouse team (SI).
Meanwhile, the backdrop of shifting expectations adds weight to this gathering. Media projections from SEC Media Days peg the Crimson Tide to finish third in the conference for 2025, a noticeable departure from the program’s recent dominance . Alabama also secured 11 spots on the 2025 Preseason All‑SEC teams, including two first-team selections on offense, reinforcing the presence of elite talent amid broader uncertainties
The squad’s composition highlights a strong in-state foundation, with 22 out of the roster’s players hailing from Alabama—about 28% of the team—bolstering the Tide’s homegrown identity and connection to local football culture
Roster updates ahead of the season offer a glimpse at both continuity and change. Quarterback Jalen Milroe, who left for the NFL after a standout career in Tuscaloosa, has left a void at the most critical position Fresh talent, however, is emerging—most notably wide receiver Ryan Williams, a sophomore standout and Freshman All-American, who earned First-Team All‑SEC honors in his inaugural season Other promising newcomers, such as five-star cornerback Dijon Lee and versatile transfer Cameron Calhoun bolster Alabama’s defensive backfield
Additionally, the roster features strong leadership from returning linemen—Parker Brailsford, Kadyn Proctor, and Jaeden Roberts—who all received preseason accolades and are expected to anchor Alabama’s offensive line
Spring and fall camps brought visible physical transformations across the roster. Notable examples include Kadyn Proctor shedding roughly nine pounds, Jeremiah Beamon adding 16 pounds, and five-star quarterback Keelon Russell putting on 17 pounds for increased resilience and strength
Running into the season, the pressure looms large. With expectations tempered and the program’s trajectory in question, analyst Joel Klatt emphasized that reaching the College Football Playoff is a non‑negotiable goal for Alabama—anything less in Kalen DeBoer’s second year at the helm would fall short of the program’s standards (
All told, the squad photo not only freezes a moment in time but also signals a season of transition. A storied program rooted in tradition, talent, and in-state pride now stands at a crossroads, with leadership, depth, and adaptability driving Alabama’s campaign forward.
