John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Joined: May 30, 2012

John is the Site Expert at Bama Hammer and a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He has written for a variety of online platforms since 2007 with bylines at multiple Fansided sites including Saturday Blitz and Busting Brackets. He has previously covered Alabama high school athletics for East Alabama Sports Today. John is also a cinephile who really ties the room together.

Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Alabama guard Labaron Philon declares for the 2025 NBA Draft, "all in" on pro career

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Cherokee County's Tristan Brown (4) tries to hang on for a tackle as Jackson's Ezavier Crowell (13) pulls away at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

On3 recruiting expert has logged predictions for Alabama to land two 5-star prospects

Alabama Spring Game

If Alabama football played a game tomorrow, this QB would start, according to Ryan Grubb

Alabama Spring Game

Projecting Alabama football's 2025 offensive depth chart post spring practice

Alabama second baseman Brennen Norton (21) tags out Mississippi State base runner Gehrig Frei at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa Friday, April 11, 2025.

Alabama baseball suffers another disappointing series loss to Mississippi State

Apr 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard JD Davison (20) dribbles down the court during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Alabama Crimson Tide News: Baseball falters, football commitment, Davison contract

Alabama v Tennessee

Alabama transfer forward Jarin Stevenson announces new destination

Apr 12, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Running back Dre Washington runs a drill during A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

If this is what A-Day is going to be, there's no point in Alabama continuing it

Apr 12, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1) catches a pass for a touchdown behind Alabama defensive back Dijon Lee Jr. (5) during A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

5 Alabama football players who raised their stock during spring practice

Dec 22, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Derrion Reid (35) drives the ball down the court against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball loses another talented freshman to the Transfer Portal

Apr 12, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama linebacker Noah Carter (24) runs a drill during A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Alabama football lands commitment from in-state DL during A-Day weekend

Mar 5, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson (15) hands off to running back Jam Miller (26) during Spring Practice for the Crimson Tide.

Reports from A-Day make it clear Ty Simpson is well ahead in Alabama's QB competition

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) exits the field after the game at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

A reminder of the SEC's spring transfer rules amid Nico Iamaleava drama at Tennessee

The University of Alabama unveiled the first banner honoring the school’s first Final Four appearance Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Coleman Coliseum. Assistant coach Preston Murphy coaches the white team during the scrimmage.

New Blood over Blue Blood: Alabama basketball staves off Indiana to retain coveted assistant

Alabama v LSU

NFL Network host heaps high praise on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe ahead of NFL Draft

Mar 5, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterbacks coach Nick Seridan walks between quarterbacks Ty Simpson (15) and Keelon Russell (12)during Spring Practice for the Crimson Tide.

Kalen DeBoer doesn't want "just a game manager" at QB for Alabama