List of Alabama Crimson Tide starting quarterbacks - wikipedia 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. Contents 1 Starting quarterbacks 1.1 1933 to present 1.2 1922 to 1932 1.3 1895 to 1921 1.4 1892 to 1894 2 References Starting quarterbacks AJ McCarron in 2012. Greg McElroy in the shotgun versus Tennessee. Brodie Croyle with the Chiefs. Ken Stabler Joe Namath 1933 to present The following players were the starting quarterbacks for the Crimson Tide each season since joining the Southeastern Conference in 1933. Name Season ( s ) Started Notability References Hurts, Jalen Jalen Hurts 2016 - present Hurts led Alabama to the 2016 season 's national championship game, where they lost to Clemson, 35 - 31. An early enrollee who is the first freshman to start at quarterback in head coach Nick Saban 's career... finished 13 - 1 as the Tide 's starting quarterback... selected as a Freshman All - American by USA Today and ESPN... earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year accolades from the conference coaches and the Associated Press... garnered first team SEC honors from both the coaches and the AP... selected as the SEC Freshman of the Year by the coaches and the SEC Newcomer of the Year by the AP... finalist for the Manning Award and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award... semifinalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year... named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, presented annually to the nation 's top quarterback... added to the Manning Award Watch List on Oct. 12 thanks to his performance through the first half of the season... threw for 2,780 yards with 23 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions... was responsible for 36 touchdowns ( 23 passing, 13 rushing ) to break the previous Alabama record of 35 set by Blake Sims in 2014. Blake Barnett 2016 Barnett started the first game of the 2016 season against USC. He was replaced by Jalen Hurts, who became the starting quarterback. After limited playing time in the next few games, Barnett chose to leave the program and transfer to a junior college, and then to Arizona State where he is now the backup QB behind Manny Wilkins. Coker, Jake Jake Coker 2015 Coker led Alabama to the 2016 national championship, where they defeated Clemson, 45 - 40. Sims, Blake Blake Sims 2014 Sims was named starting quarterback just prior to their season opener against West Virginia after he won a prolonged competition against Jake 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 ( 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. McCarron, AJ AJ 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. McElroy, Greg Greg 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. Wilson, John Parker John 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. Croyle, Brodie Brodie 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. Guillon, Mark Mark Guillon 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. Pennington, Spencer Spencer Pennington 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 2005 to focus only on his baseball career with the Crimson Tide. Avalos, Brandon Brandon 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. Watts, Tyler Tyler Watts 2000 -- 2002 Zow, Andrew Andrew 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 David John 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. Kitchens, Freddie Freddie Kitchens 1995 -- 1997 Burgdorf, Brian Brian Burgdorf 1995 Barker, Jay Jay 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, Danny Danny Woodson 1991 Hollingsworth, Gary Gary Hollingsworth 1989 -- 1990 Smith, David David Smith 1987 -- 1988 Dunn, Jeff Jeff Dunn 1987 -- 1989 Sutton, Vince Vince Sutton 1987 -- 1988, 1984 Shula, Mike Mike Shula 1984 -- 1986 Lewis, Walter Walter 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. Jacobs, Don Don Jacobs 1980 Shealy, Steadman S. Steadman S. Shealy 1979 All - SEC. Shealy led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated season and the 1979 national championship. Rutledge, Jeff Jeff Rutledge 1976 -- 1978 Todd, Richard Richard Todd 1974 -- 1975 Todd was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 1976 NFL draft. Rutledge, Gary Gary 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. Davis, Terry Terry Davis 1971 -- 1972 Hayden, Neb Neb Hayden 1970 Hunter, Scott Scott Hunter 1968 -- 1970 Trimble, Wayne Wayne Trimble 1966 Stabler, Ken Ken Stabler 1966 -- 1967 All - SEC. Super Bowl XI Champion. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sloan, Steve Steve Sloan 1962 -- 1965 Namath, Joe Joe Namath 1962 -- 1964 All - SEC. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Super Bowl III Champion. Trammell, Pat Pat Trammell 1959 -- 1961 Jackson, Bobby Bobby Jackson 1958 Smith, Bobby Bobby Smith 1956 -- 1957 Walls, Clay Clay Walls 1956 Starr, Bart Bart 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 also played punter. Hobson, Clell Clell Hobson 1951 -- 1952 Salem, Ed Ed Salem 1949 -- 1950 Avinger, Butch Butch Avinger 1949 -- 1950 Brown, Jack Jack Brown 1948 Morrow, Hugh Hugh Morrow 1947 Self, Hal Hal Self 1945 -- 1946 Gilmer, Harry Harry Gilmer 1945 All - SEC McWhorter, Jim Jim McWhorter 1941 -- 1942 1941 team won Cotton Bowl and national championship. 1942 team won Orange Bowl. Drafted by Detroit Lions after WWII service. DeShane, Chuck Chuck DeShane 1939 -- 1940 Hughes, Hal Hal Hughes 1937 -- 1938 Bradford, Vic Vic Bradford 1936 -- 1938 Riley, Joe Joe Riley 1936 All - SEC Smith, Riley Riley Smith 1934 -- 1935 All - SEC 1922 to 1932 The following players were the predominant quarterbacks 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, Tilden Tilden Campbell 1932 -- 1934 Campbell, John John Campbell 1930 -- 1931 Member of Wallace Wade 's last national championship team in 1930 Tucker, John John Tucker 1930 -- 1931 Member of Wallace Wade 's last national championship team in 1930 Vines, Melvin Melvin Vines 1929 McClintock, Graham Graham McClintock 1927 -- 1928 Brasfield, Davis Davis Brasfield 1927 Barnes, Red Red Barnes 1925 -- 1926 Member of first southern team to win the Rose Bowl. Major League Baseball player for the Washington Senators. Hubert, Allison Allison 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. '' Gillis, Grant Grant Gillis 1923 -- 1924 All - Southern. Quarterback in the first year under Wallace Wade. Major League Baseball player. Rosenfeld, Max Max Rosenfeld 1921 Major League Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Bartlett, Charles Charles Bartlett 1920 -- 1922 Led team over Penn in 1922. All - Southern. Camp Honorable Mention 1895 to 1921 Luke Sewell with the St. Louis Browns. The following players were the predominant quarterbacks 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. Sewell, Luke Luke Sewell 1919 Lenoir, Mullie Mullie Lenoir 1917 Hagan, Dink Dink Hagan 1913 ; 1917 Creen, Cecil Cecil Creen 1916 Creen ran in the touchdown to defeat Mississippi College 7 to 6. All - Southern. Camp gave him honorable mention. Harsh, Griffin Griffin Harsh 1914 -- 1915 Joplin, Charlie Charlie Joplin 1912 ; 1914 Killed in the First World War. Moody, Farley Farley 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. Peebles, Emory Emory Peebles 1908 -- 1910 Hannon, Emile Emile Hannon 1906 -- 1907 Nicknamed `` Chick. '' Weighed just 120 pounds. Assistant coach for Bama c. 1913. Smith, Truman Truman Smith 1905 Ward, W.L. W.L. Ward 1904 Wyatt, W.S. W.S. Wyatt 1902 -- 1903 Drennen, Earl Earl Drennen 1900 -- 1901 Johnston, Forney Forney Johnston 1899 Tutwiler, Ed Ed Tutwiler 1897 Transferred to the University of Virginia. Burr, Borden Borden Burr 1895 -- 1896 Later a corporate lawyer. 1892 to 1894 The following players were the predominant quarterbacks for the Crimson Tide each season the team was a non-conference independent, following the birth of Alabama football. Name Years Started Notability References Walker, William William Walker 1892 -- 1894 Later a distinguished judge in Birmingham References Jump up ^ Gribble, Andrew ( August 30, 2014 ). `` Nick Saban names Blake Sims starter for Alabama 's season opener ''. AL.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ Low, Chris ( December 30, 2013 ). `` McCarron 's legacy as winner will endure ''. ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ `` Greg McElroy named ESPN Academic All - American of the Year ''. RollTide.com. November 23, 2010. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ 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. Jump up ^ Lin, Dennis ( May 21, 2012 ). `` Former Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle retires from NFL ''. The Birmingham News. AL.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ Cooper, Josh ( October 11, 2006 ). `` Guillon leaves Tide ''. The Decatur Daily. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ Walsh, Christopher ( January 12, 2005 ). `` Pennington leaves football team ''. The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ Deas, Tommy ( January 15, 2004 ). `` Brandon Avalos will play baseball at Shelton State ''. The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved October 4, 2014. Jump up ^ Skinner, Jason ( November 25, 1998 ). `` Alabama 's former top quarterback on sidelines, remains firm in faith ''. Baptist Press. Retrieved November 17, 2014. Jump up ^ Dunnavant, Keith ( 2005 ). Coach : The Life of Paul `` Bear '' Bryant. MacMillan. p. 260. ISBN 0312348762. Retrieved November 20, 2014. Jump up ^ Ingram, Ron ( December 20, 2011 ). `` AHSAA sportsmanship spotlight : Oneonta football team learns from struggles of ' Joe H ' ''. AL.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014. Jump up ^ Hicks, Tommy ( October 24, 2013 ). `` Former Alabama QB Steadman Shealy notes similarities in Tide, differences in game ''. AL.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014. Jump up ^ Gold, Eli ( 2010 ). Bear 's Boys : Thirty - Six Men Whose Lives Were Changed by Coach Paul Bryant. Thomas Nelson Inc. ISBN 9781418574178. Jump up ^ `` Archived copy '' ( PDF ). Archived from the original ( PDF ) on 2013 - 10 - 14. Retrieved 2013 - 10 - 12. Jump up ^ Bart Starr, by John Devaney, pg. 38 Jump up ^ `` Happy Campbell Rejects Offer ''. The Tuscaloosa News. February 18, 1938. Jump up ^ `` Pasadena Clash Has National Grid Flavor ''. The Ogden Standard - Examiner. December 26, 1926. p. 13. Retrieved March 4, 2015 -- via Newspapers.com. Jump up ^ `` Pooley Hubert ''. Retrieved March 20, 2015. Jump up ^ Career statistics and player information from Baseball - Reference Jump up ^ `` Teams Selected By Various Scribes ''. Atlanta Constitution. December 3, 1922. p. 5. Retrieved March 7, 2015 -- via Newspapers.com. Jump up ^ David Zingler. `` Riggs Stephenson Biography ''. Archived from the original on 2006 - 12 - 17. Retrieved 2006 - 12 - 25. ^ Jump up to : `` Notable Comeback Victories '' ( PDF ). Archived from the original ( PDF ) on 2014 - 11 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Nick Saban Era Begins ''. Jump up ^ Winston Groom ( 2000 ). The Crimson Tide : An Illustrated History of Football at the University of Alabama. Winston Groom. Jump up ^ `` Graduates Come To Varsity 's Aid ''. The Tuscaloosa News. November 17, 1910. ^ Jump up to : Fuzzy Woodruff. History of Southern Football. 1. p. 17. Alabama Crimson Tide starting quarterbacks Walker Burr Tutwiler Johnston Drennen Wyatt Ward T. Smith Hannon Peebles Moody Joplin Harsh Creen Hagan Lenoir Sewell Stephenson Bartlett Rosenfeld Gillis Hubert Barnes Brasfield McClintock Vines J. Tucker Campbell Howell R. Smith Riley Bradford Hughes DeShane McWhorter Gilmer Self Morrow Brown Avinger Salem Hobson Starr Walls B. Smith Jackson Trammell Namath Sloan Stabler Trimble Hunter Hayden Davis Todd Rutledge Shealy Jacobs Lewis Shula Sutton Dunn D. Smith Hollingsworth Woodson Barker Burgdorf Kitchens Phillips Zow Watts L. Tucker Croyle Pennington Avalos Guillon Wilson McElroy McCarron Sims Coker Bateman Barnett Hurts Alabama Crimson Tide football Venues University of Alabama Quad ( 1893 -- 1914 ) Denny Field ( 1915 -- 1928 ) Bryant -- Denny Stadium ( 1929 -- present ) Rickwood Field ( alternate, 1912 -- 1927 ) Cramton Bowl ( alternate, 1922 -- 1954 ) Ernest F. Ladd Stadium ( alternate, 1948 -- 1968 ) Legion Field ( alternate, 1927 -- 2003 ) Bowls & rivalries Bowl games Auburn : Iron Bowl ( James E. Foy, V - ODK Sportsmanship Trophy ) LSU Mississippi State Ole Miss Penn State Tennessee : Third Saturday in October Culture & lore History Saban era Traditions Big Al `` Yea Alabama '' A-Day 1922 Penn game Million Dollar Band Walk of Fame Paul W. 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Question: who was the alabama quarterback before jalen hurts
Answer: Blake Barnett