TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama offensive tackle Michael Carroll was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), the organization announced on Wednesday.

Carroll was among 31 rookie players from around the nation honored by the FWAA, including eight from the SEC. The Freshman All-America honors are the second for the Pennsylvania native, as he was previously named a Freshman All-American by On3.

Offensive Tackle

• An imposing talent who expanded upon his role each week during the 2025 season
• Saw time in 14 games, including six starts at right tackle
• Allowed just four sacks and one quarterback hit across 346 pass blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus
• Earned a 71.4 pass blocking grade from PFF, the nation’s fifth-highest grade among freshman tackles
• Also rated as the fifth-best offensive tackle among first-year players, per PFF