Michael Carroll
Sophomore offensive lineman on Alabama's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 324 lb · Bradenton, FL · IMG Academy
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 17 nationally · Signed with Alabama
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Alabama's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 5-star recruit to Alabama in 2025.
Buzz vs Tape
Rivals warmer than fans
The rival fanbase is unexpectedly warm on him relative to his own.
Good morning and Roll Tide from Birmingham Alabama! I think Michael Carroll should stay at guard and let’s see good JJ plays
Also worth knowing:
“Good morning Bama nation! I felt this would be a tough game but with Michael Carroll out just got tougher but I still think Bama Rolls our defense is going to hold strong”
Michael Carroll
Fired ledger without a matching premise receipt — frame withheld.
His career
2025
- Signed with Alabama5-star out of IMG Academy
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kalen DeBoer
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A five-star recruit at offensive line for Alabama -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Alabama has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen and 5 All-Americans. 20 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2011. Kadyn Proctor was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Alabama
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Alabama
Returning around him
- 26% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 10 Alabama players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (17 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Alabama · Last season: 11-4 (AP #11) · Talent rank #4 · 2026 recruiting class #2
Background
NIL Opportunities 2025 A versatile player who saw time at guard and tackle in 14 games with six starts during his rookie campaign ... earned Freshman All-America honors from the FWAA ... selected as a True Freshman All-American by On3 ... earned Freshman All-SEC Team honors by the league coaches...