How Many Former Alabama Players Are In The NFL?

We all know that Alabama is a powerhouse when it comes to college football. But did you know that they also have a ton of success when it comes to sending players to the NFL? In fact, there are currently 79 former Alabama players in the NFL!

Introduction

Since the first University of Alabama football team took the field in 1892, the Crimson Tide has produced some of the greatest players in NFL history. From Pro Football Hall of Famers like Joe Namath and Derrick Thomas to current stars like Julio Jones and Amari Cooper, Alabama has had a huge impact on the league.

So just how many former Alabama players are in the NFL? As of the start of the 2018 season, there are a total of 56 Crimson Tide alumni on active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve. That number is good for second most among all college programs, behind only USC.

Here’s a look at each of the 56 former Alabama players currently in the NFL:

NFL Players from Alabama

As of September 2020, there are 52 former Alabama players on NFL rosters. This includes active and inactive players, as well as those on practice squads.

Of the 52 players, 41 are on active rosters, while 11 are on practice squads. The majority of the players are on offense (29), while 23 play defense.

The Seattle Seahawks have the most former Alabama players on their roster, with six. The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens each have five players from Alabama.

NFL Players from Alabama by Position

As of the 2019 NFL season, there are a total of 49 former Alabama players on active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve.

Here is a breakdown of those players by position:

Quarterbacks (3):
-AJ McCarron (Buffalo Bills)
-Blake Sims (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
-Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)

Running Backs (9):
– Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans)
– Kenyan Drake (Arizona Cardinals)
– Mark Ingram (Baltimore Ravens)
– Josh Jacobs (Oakland Raiders)
– Bo Scarbrough (Detroit Lions)
– Damien Harris (New England Patriots)
– Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers)
– Kenyon Barner (Atlanta Falcons)
– Josh Adams (Philadelphia Eagles)

NFL Players from Alabama by Team

A total of 58 former Alabama players were on NFL rosters at the start of the 2019 season. That number includes four who were on injured reserve and two who were on suspension. Of those 58 players, 30 are on defense, 25 are on offense and three are specialists.

The most Alabama players are on the Baltimore Ravens with eight, followed by the Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams with six each. The Browns, Cowboys, Dolphins, Packers, Patriots, Saints and Steelers each have five former Crimson Tide players.

These numbers are subject to change throughout the season as teams make roster moves due to injuries and other personnel issues.

Conclusion

So, to answer the question posed in the title of this article, there are currently 41 former University of Alabama football players on NFL rosters.