Ahead of the Crimson Tide’s season opener against Florida State on Aug. 30, Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer announced his four permanent captains for the 2025 season through the university's Name, Image and Likeness collective: linebacker Deontae Lawso n, center Parker Brailsford, defensive tackle Tim Keenan III and quarterback Ty Simpson.

Multiple times a week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.Watch the above video as Alabama Crimson Tide on SI assistant editor Katie Windham discusses the positive sign for the Crimson Tide heading into 2025 with its group of captains.

Here's the former Alabama football players who will be honored as honorary captains at Crimson Tide home games this fall.