List of Alabama Crimson Tide starting quarterbacks

This is a list of every Alabama Crimson Tide football team quarterback and the years they participated on the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.

Alabama quarterbacks have played prominent roles in American society off the gridiron as well. Both Farley Moody and Charlie Joplin died while serving in the First World War.

Main starting quarterbacks

1933 to present

The following quarterbacks were starting quarterbacks for the Crimson Tide each season since joining the Southeastern Conference in 1933.

Name Years Started Notability References
Coker, JakeJake Coker 2015 Coker led Alabama to the 2015 national championship.
Sims, BlakeBlake Sims 2014 Sims was named starting quarterback just prior to their season opener against West Virginia after he won a prolonged competition against Jacob Coker. Against Florida, Sims set a school record for total offense in a single game with his 484 yards that included 39 total yards rushing. Sims threw for 3,487 yards(which is a single season record) with 28 touchdowns. He also added 7 rushing touchdowns and 350 yards on the ground. He led the Tide to win the 2014 SEC Championship, in which he was the game's MVP. [1][2]
McCarron, AJAJ McCarron 2011–2013 McCarron led the Crimson Tide to the 2011 and 2012 national championships and graduated as Alabama's career leader in passing yardage (9,019), completions (686) and touchdowns (77). He also holds the records for passing yards in a single season (3,063) and touchdowns (30). He finished runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in the 2013 season. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014 NFL Draft. [3][4][5]
McElroy, GregGreg McElroy 2009–2010 McElroy led the Crimson Tide to the 2009 national championship and was named ESPN Academic All-American of the Year for the 2010 season. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the 2011 NFL Draft. [6]
Wilson, John ParkerJohn Parker Wilson 2006–2008 Wilson graduated as the all-time leader in several categories that have since been eclipsed. He still holds the record for completions in a single-season (255). He went undrafted but played in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers. [7]
Croyle, BrodieBrodie Croyle 2002–2005 Croyle graduated as the all-time leader in several categories that have since been eclipsed. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006 NFL Draft. [8]
Guillon, MarkMark Guillon 2004 Guillon started a pair of games during the 2004 season after Brodie Croyle had a season-ending injury. He subsequently left the program in October 2006. [9]
Pennington, SpencerSpencer Pennington 2004 Pennington started the final seven games of the 2004 season after injuries to both Brodie Croyle and Mark Guillon. He left the program in January 2004 to focus only on his baseball career with the Crimson Tide. [10]
Avalos, BrandonBrandon Avalos 2003 Avalos started against Southern Miss during the 2003 season due to injuries to both Brodie Croyle and Spencer Pennington. He left the program in January 2004. [11]
Watts, TylerTyler Watts 2000–2002
Zow, AndrewAndrew Zow 1998–2000 Led Alabama to a SEC Championship in 1999 and finished his career as the all time passing yards leader (now 4th).
Phillips, John DavidJohn David Phillips 1998 As a fifth year senior, Phillips started the first four games of the season before being replaced by Andrew Zow for the year. [12]
Kitchens, FreddieFreddie Kitchens 1995–1997
Burgdorf, BrianBrian Burgdorf 1995
Barker, JayJay Barker 1992–1994 All-SEC. Baker led Alabama the 1992 national championship. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1995 NFL draft.
Woodson, DannyDanny Woodson 1991
Hollingsworth, GaryGary Hollingsworth 1989–1990
Smith, DavidDavid Smith 1987–1988
Dunn, JeffJeff Dunn 1987–1989
Sutton, VinceVince Sutton 1987–1988, 1984
Shula, MikeMike Shula 1984–1986
Lewis, WalterWalter Lewis 1981–1983 Lewis was the first black quarterback to start for the Crimson Tide and led Alabama during the final three seasons of the Bryant era. [13]
Jacobs, DonDon Jacobs 1980 [14]
Shealy, Steadman S.Steadman S. Shealy 1979 All-SEC. Shealy led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated season and the 1979 national championship. [15]
Rutledge, JeffJeff Rutledge 1976–1978
Todd, RichardRichard Todd 1974–1975
Rutledge, GaryGary Rutledge 1973 Rutledge was the first of two brothers to lead a national championship team. He led Alabama to the 1973 national championship and his brother Jeff Rutledge led Alabama to the 1978 national championship. [16][17]
Davis, TerryTerry Davis 1970–1972
Hunter, ScottScott Hunter 1968–1970
Stabler, KenKen Stabler 1966–1967 All-SEC. Super Bowl XI Champion.
Sloan, SteveSteve Sloan 1962–1965
Namath, JoeJoe Namath 1962–1964 All-SEC. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Super Bowl III Champion.
Trammell, PatPat Trammell 1959–1961
Jackson, BobbyBobby Jackson 1958
Smith, BobbyBobby Smith 1956–1957
Walls, ClayClay Walls 1956
Starr, BartBart Starr 1953–1955 Pro Football Hall of Fame. NFL 1960s All-Decade Team. Two-time Super Bowl Champion and MVP (Most Valuable Player). At Alabama he was also a fine punter. [18]
Hobson, ClellClell Hobson 1951–1952
Salem, EdEd Salem 1949–1950
Avinger, ButchButch Avinger 1949–1950
Brown, JackJack Brown 1948
Morrow, HughHugh Morrow 1947
Self, HalHal Self 1945–1946
Gilmer, HarryHarry Gilmer 1945 All-SEC
McWhorter, JimJim McWhorter 1944, 1941–1942
DeShane, ChuckChuck DeShane 1939–1940
Hughes, HalHal Hughes 1937–1938
Bradford, VicVic Bradford 1936–1938
Riley, JoeJoe Riley 1936 All-SEC
Smith, RileyRiley Smith 1934–1935 All-SEC

1922 to 1932

The following quarterbacks were the predominant quarters for the Crimson Tide each season after the establishment of the Southern Conference until the establishment of the Southeastern Conference.

Name Years Started Notability References
Campbell, TildenTilden Campbell 1932–1934 [19]
Campbell, JohnJohn Campbell 1930–1931 Member of Wallace Wade's last national championship team in 1930
Tucker, JohnJohn Tucker 1930–1931 Member of Wallace Wade's last national championship team in 1930
Vines, MelvinMelvin Vines 1929
McClintock, GrahamGraham McClintock 1927–1928
Brasfield, DavisDavis Brasfield 1927
Barnes, RedRed Barnes 1925–1926 Member of first southern team to win the Rose Bowl. Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators. [20]
Hubert, AllisonAllison Hubert 1924–1925 All-Southern, member of first southern team to win the Rose Bowl, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1964. Coach Wallace Wade called him "undoubtedly one of the greatest football players of all time." [21]
Gillis, GrantGrant Gillis 1923–1924 All-Southern. Quarterback in the first year under Wallace Wade. Major League Baseball player. [22]
Rosenfeld, MaxMax Rosenfeld 1921 Major League Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Bartlett, CharlesCharles Bartlett 1920–1922 Led team over Penn in 1922. All-Southern. Camp Honorable Mention [23]

1895 to 1921

Luke Sewell with the St. Louis Browns.

The following quarterbacks were the predominant quarters for the Crimson Tide each season after the establishment of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association until the establishment of the Southern Conference.

Name Years Started Notability References
William C. Baty 1921
Riggs Stephenson 1920 Ended career at quarterback due to injuries. [24]
Sewell, LukeLuke Sewell 1919
Lenoir, MullieMullie Lenoir 1917
Hagan, DinkDink Hagan 1913; 1917
Creen, CecilCecil Creen 1916 Creen ran in the touchdown to defeat Mississippi College 7 to 6. All-Southern. Camp gave him honorable mention. [25]
Harsh, GriffinGriffin Harsh 1914–1915
Joplin, CharlieCharlie Joplin 1912;1914 Killed in the First World War.
Moody, FarleyFarley Moody 1909–1912 He made the field goal to beat Tulane 5 to 3 in 1910. Moody scored two touchdowns, including a 40-yard punt return, and added four extra points in the 24 to 0 win over Howard in 1911. He coached the 1915 team with athletic director B. L. Noojin after coach Kelley was hospitalized with typhoid fever. Moody was killed in the First World War. [25][26]
Peebles, EmoryEmory Peebles 1908–1910
Hannon, EmileEmile Hannon 1906–1907 Nicknamed "Chick." Weighed just 120 pounds. Assistant coach for Bama c. 1913 [27]
Smith, TrumanTruman Smith 1905
Ward, W. L.W. L. Ward 1904
Wyatt, W. S.W. S. Wyatt 1902–1903
Drennen, EarlEarl Drennen 1900–1901
Johnston, ForneyForney Johnston 1899
Tutwiler, EdEd Tutwiler 1897 Transferred to the University of Virginia. [28]
Burr, BordenBorden Burr 1895–1896

1892 to 1894

The following players were the predominant quarters for the Crimson Tide each season the team was a non-conference independent team, following the birth of Alabama football.

Name Years Started Notability References
Walker, WilliamWilliam Walker 1892–1894

References

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  2. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (September 23, 2014). "Blake Sims' performance vs. Florida now historic after stat correction gives Tide QB program record". Al.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. ↑ Low, Chris (December 30, 2013). "McCarron's legacy as winner will endure". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ Whittaker, Rachel (January 2, 2014). "Alabama QB AJ McCarron breaks school single-season passing record in Sugar Bowl defeat". The Times-Picayune. NOLA.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  5. ↑ Kausler, Jr., Don (August 25, 2013). "AJ McCarron at the wheel of Alabama's high-powered offense". The Huntsville Times. AL.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Greg McElroy named ESPN Academic All-American of the Year". RollTide.com. November 23, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  7. ↑ MacDonald, John A. (August 24, 2008). "Alabama preview: QB Wilson aims to make final journey memorable". The Birmingham News. AL.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  8. ↑ Lin, Dennis (May 21, 2012). "Former Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle retires from NFL". The Birmingham News. AL.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  9. ↑ Cooper, Josh (October 11, 2006). "Guillon leaves Tide". The Decatur Daily. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  10. ↑ Walsh, Christopher (January 12, 2005). "Pennington leaves football team". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  11. ↑ Deas, Tommy (January 15, 2004). "Brandon Avalos will play baseball at Shelton State". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  12. ↑ Skinner, Jason (November 25, 1998). "Alabama's former top quarterback on sidelines, remains firm in faith". Baptist Press. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  13. ↑ Dunnavant, Keith (2005). Coach: The Life of Paul "Bear" Bryant. MacMillan. p. 260. ISBN 0312348762. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  14. ↑ Ingram, Ron (December 20, 2011). "AHSAA sportsmanship spotlight: Oneonta football team learns from struggles of 'Joe H'". AL.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  15. ↑ Hicks, Tommy (October 24, 2013). "Former Alabama QB Steadman Shealy notes similarities in Tide, differences in game". AL.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
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  19. ↑ "Happy Campbell Rejects Offer". The Tuscaloosa News. February 18, 1938.
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  23. ↑ "Teams Selected By Various Scribes". Atlanta Constitution. December 3, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved March 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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  27. ↑ Winston Groom (2000). The Crimson Tide: An Illustrated History of Football at the University of Alabama. Winston Groom.
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