Joseph Ionata

Position:
OL
Height:
6-5
Weight:
306
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Clearwater, Fla.
High School:
Cavalry Christian

2025

Worked in two games as a freshman before redshirting ... serves as Tide's backup center in year two. ULM: Played 13 snaps off the bench at center and finished with one knockdown.

2024

Played in two games during his first season with the Crimson Tide. Western Kentucky: Earned his first collegiate action against the Hilltoppers ... totaled 28 snaps at center, finishing with three knockdown blocks ... graded out at an 86 percent by the Tide coaches while not allowing a sack, pressure or quarterback hit. Mercer: Played 19 snaps against the Bears ... earned a 90 percent grade with two knockdowns on the day.

High School and Personal Data

An active blocker who has the ability to get to the second level when run-blocking while also providing a pocket in pass protection ... father, Joey Ionata, was an All-American offensive lineman at Florida State ... rated as a four-star prospect by On3 ... listed as the No. 15 interior offensive lineman, No. 33 player from Florida and No. 262 prospect nationally by On3 ... ranked as the No. 28 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com ... 247Sports' 32nd-rated offensive lineman and the No. 59 player out of the state of Florida ... also rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports and on the 247Composite ... coached by Reggie Crume at Calvary Christian High School ... chose Alabama over Florida and Georgia Tech.