How Many Alabama Players Are in the NFL?
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How many Alabama players are in the NFL? That’s a question that a lot of fans have been asking lately. While the answer may not be as many as some would like, there are still a good number of players representing the Crimson Tide in the pros.
How Many Players Are in the NFL from Alabama?
Since the first NFL draft in 1936, 435 players from Alabama have been selected to play professionally, including 12 this year. That ranks the state fourth behind only Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania in terms of the most players drafted over that 83-year span.
What Position Do Most of These Players Play?
The majority of Alabama NFL players are on the defensive side of the ball. There are currently 27 former Alabama players in the NFL, with 14 of them playing defense. The most popular position for Alabama NFL players is defensive end, with five players currently in the league. There are also four Alabama NFL players each at linebacker and cornerback.
What NFL Teams Have the Most Players from Alabama?
The NFL is a very popular sport in the United States, and many people dream of one day playing in the league. If you’re from Alabama, you might have a better chance than most of making that dream a reality. That’s because the state has produced a large number of NFL players over the years.
So which NFL teams have the most players from Alabama on their roster? As of the 2019 season, here are the top five:
1. Miami Dolphins – 12 players
2. Baltimore Ravens – 11 players
3. Green Bay Packers – 10 players
4. New England Patriots – 9 players
5. Cleveland Browns – 8 players
These five teams have a combined total of 50 Alabama-born players on their rosters, which is more than any other state in the country.
How Many of These Players Are Starters?
In the National Football League (NFL), the starting lineup is the set of players who begin a game. These players may be different for each game and may depend on how well certain players are performing, match-ups with the opposing team’s starting lineup, or any number of other factors. For example, a team might have one starting quarterback for most games, but make a change to their backup quarterback if their starter is injured or playing poorly.
How Many Alabama Players Have Won the Super Bowl?
Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, 31 Alabama players have been on an active roster for a Super Bowl winning team. Lester Hayes of the Oakland Raiders was the first Alabama player to win a Super Bowl ring, doing so in Super Bowl XI. Hayes was followed by Mike Washington of the Raiders in Super Bowl XV, then Richard Todd of the New York Jets in Super Bow XII.
