Chris Booker Left Alabama Football Team
Head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed the departure of the former four-star recruit from the Alabama roster.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Football
Alabama football player Chris Booker is no longer with the team. Head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed the departure of the lineman on September 21, 2026.
Why it matters
The departure marks a shift in the Crimson Tide roster composition during the early part of the season. Booker had not participated in any of the team's first three games.
Booker was a highly touted recruit, ranked as the No. 10 interior lineman nationally in the 247Sports composite. He appeared on zero game rosters during the first three weeks of the 2026 season.
The players
Kalen DeBoer
He serves as the head coach of the Alabama football team.
Chris Booker
He is a former Alabama football player and a former four-star recruit.
The details
Coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed that Booker has left the Alabama football program. The player, an Atlanta native, was previously absent from the travel roster for the game against Kentucky.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Kalen DeBoer confirmed that Chris Booker is no longer with the team.
Season Trajectory
This roster move highlights the volatility of modern college football depth charts as coaches manage large talent pools. It removes a significant long-term investment from the current team rotation following the 247Sports composite rankings metrics.
The departure removes a top-10 ranked interior lineman from the program's development pipeline. Alabama will proceed with the remainder of its schedule without the services of the former four-star recruit.
The takeaway
Roster attrition remains a constant factor for high-profile college programs during the opening months of the season. Coaches must continuously adjust depth charts to maintain competitive balance as players move on from the team.
Further reading
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