A Final Look at the Saban Top 100, Ranking the Best Alabama Players of the Nick Saban Era

BamaCentral ranked the top 100 players of the Nick Saban era at Alabama over the course of the 2020 football season

Author:
Christopher Walsh
Publish date:
Dec 25, 2020 10:00 AM EST

If you've been following The Saban Top 100 series, which has been ongoing since Sept. 2, we want to talk a moment and say thank you. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did, even though putting the list together was anything but easy.

But the point of doing so wasn't necessarily to pick a player at No. 1, or just take another walk down memory lane.

It was to demonstrate just how ridiculously impressive the Crimson Tide has been since Nick Saban arrived in 2007.

We started this on Sept. 2, with the line: "Those reading this entire series will probably have the same reaction over and over again …'That guy should be higher up on the list.' And the person will be correct, nearly every time."

Alabama's had 96 players selected in the NFL draft, including 33 in the first round, 57 selections as first-team All-Americans, featuring 35 consensus honorees, 79 players honored as first-team All-SEC.

Other factors that factored into the rankings included longevity in the program, whether or not the player was a team captain and other accolades.

Here are five final things that may interest you about the rankings:

Players who came extremely close, but didn't crack the Saban Top 100 included Tony Brown, Brandon Deaderick, Xzavier Dickson, Joshua Frazier, Adam Griffith, Hale Hentges, Dominick Jackson, Marquis Johnson, Robert Lester, Cody Mandell, Cole Mazza, Darren Mustin, Jeoffrey Pagan, Colin Peek, Austin Shepherd, Brad Smelley, Anthony Steen, Carson Tinker, Levi Wallace and Michael Williams.

We'll consider them our honorable mentions.

If No. 101 absolutely, positively had to be named, it probably would have been between Pagan, Steen, Wallace or Williams. Even that would have been difficult.

Although Derrick Henry finished No. 1, 40 players on this list were selected ahead of him in the NFL draft.

Defensive backs had the most selections with 20, followed closely by defensive linemen, linebackers and offensive linemen.

As previously noted, no active players were included in The Saban 100, primarily because they didn't have complete resumes yet and there needed to be a clear cutoff point.

Alabama recently had nine players named All-SEC by league coaches for 2020: Christian Barmore, Deonte Brown, Landon Dickerson, Najee Harris, Mac Jones, Alex Leatherwood, Dylan Moses, Patrick Surtain II and DeVonta Smith; with Dickerson, Jones, Leatherwood and Smith also named team captains.

As many of them are named All-Americans and pick up national honors, the debate will begin about where each belongs on the Saban Top 100.

The exclusive club will only be more crowded, and that much tougher to crack.

1] Derrick Henry, RB

Won 2015 Heisman Trophy
2015 Maxwell Award
2015 Walter Camp Award
2015 Doak Walker Award
2015 Unanimous All-American
2015 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
2015 All-SEC
Second-round selection in 2016 NFL Draft
Rushed for a school- and Southeastern Conference record 2,219 yards, which led the nation and was the fifth most in a single-season by an FBS player in college football history
Set an SEC record with 28 rushing touchdowns, snapping Tim Tebow and Tre Mason's old mark of 23
Set the Alabama single-season record with 10 100-yard rushing games and four 200-yard games, which broke Bobby Humphrey's school record (3) set in 1986. Only the third running back in SEC history (Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson) to have four 200-yard games in a single season
Broke Shaun Alexander's record for most career rushing yards in Alabama history
Played in 39 games over three seasons and totaled 602 carries for a school-record 3,591 yards and 42 rushing touchdowns. He also had 285 yards on 17 career receptions with three receiving scores
Set the school record with 11 consecutive games with a rushing touchdown and finished his career 20 straight, which was the most in the SEC history
Team captain

2] Tua Tagovailoa, QB

Won 2018 Maxwell Award
2018 Walter Camp Award
Fifth-overall selection in 2020 NFL Draft
2018 Consensus All-American
2018 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
2018 All-SEC
2017 Second-team All-American
Fifth-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
Set NCAA career record for passing efficiency (199.4 rating)
The Crimson Tide’s career touchdown responsibility leader with 96 (87 passing, nine rushing)
Own school record for career passing touchdowns list with 87, 10 more than anyone else
Third in Alabama annals for career passing yards with 7,442
Team captain

3] Mark Ingram II, RB

Won 2009 Heisman Trophy
2009 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
2009 Unanimous All-American
2009 All-SEC
First-round pick 2011 NFL Draft
During the 2009 SEC Championship Game rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 76 receiving yards to combine for 189 all-purpose yards against Florida. While doing so surpassed Bobby Humphrey’s single-season rushing record for the Crimson Tide (1,471)
Was named Offensive MVP of 2010 BCS National Championship Game after rushing for 116 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries
For the 2009 season, Ingram rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 touchdowns, and also had 334 receiving yards with three touchdowns
Finished Crimson Tide career with 3,261 rushing yards in 41 games (24 starts), and had 42 rushing touchdowns. Also had 60 receptions for 670 yards and four more scores.

4] Julio Jones, WR

2010 Second-team All-American
2010 All-SEC
Sixth-overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft
Set an Alabama single-season record with 78 catches, to go with 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns
Jones ended his Alabama career second in career receptions (179) and yards (2,653) and fourth in touchdown catches (15)
He had eight career 100-yard receiving games (second in school history)

5] Barrett Jones, OL

Won 2011 Outland Trophy
2011 Wuerffel Trophy
2012 William V. Campbell Trophy
Rimington Trophy
2011 ARA Sportsmanship Award
2011 Jacobs Blocking Trophy
2011-12 Consensus All-American (T-C)
2011-12 All-SEC
Fourth-round selection in the 2013 NFL Draft
Played through Lisfranc injury with at least two torn ligaments suffered in SEC Championship Game. Also played in national title game before having surgery that kept him out of the NFL combine
Team captain

6] Jonathan Allen, DE

Won 2016 Chuck Bednarik Award
Won 2016 Bronko Nagurski Award
Won 2016 Lombardi Award
Won 2016 Ted Hendricks Award
2016 Unanimous All-American
2016 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
2015-16 All-SEC
17^th-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft
Finished his career ranked second in Alabama history for career sacks with 28.5, only behind College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas
Finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting
Appeared in 57 career games. Notched 154 career tackles (78 solo), 45.0 tackles for loss, seven pass breakups and three forced fumbles
Team captain

7] AJ McCarron, QB

Won 2013 Maxwell Award
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
2013 All-American
Fifth-round selection in 2014 NFL Draft
Finished runner-up in voting for the 2013 Heisman Trophy
Led the Crimson Tide to back-to-back BCS national championships in 2011 and 2012. Also was on 2009 team that won title
Completed 686-of-1,026 passes (66.9 percent) for 9,019 yards, 77 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 53 career games and led Alabama to a 36-4 record as a three-year starter
Was the 2013 NCAA passing champion by posting a 175.3 rating
Team captain

8] Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB

Won 2017 Chuck Bednarik Award, Jim Thorpe Award
Became just the third player in history to win both awards in the same season joining eventual NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and All-Pro Patrick Peterson
2016 Consensus All-American; 2017 Unanimous All-American
2016-17 All-SEC
No. 11-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
Returned two picks for scores in 2016 and four interceptions for touchdowns during his career to set the Alabama all-time mark for pick-sixes
Team captain

9] C.J. Mosley, LB

Won 2013 Butkus Award
2013 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
2012 Consensus All-American; 2013 Unanimous All-American
2012-13 All-SEC
No. 17-overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft
Was credited with 107 tackles in 2012, and 108 in 2013, both of which led the team
Team captain

10] Amari Cooper, WR

Won 2014 Fred Biletnikoff Award
2014 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
2014 Unanimous All-American
2014 All-SEC
Fourth-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft
Finished third for the 2014 Heisman Trophy
Broke Alabama’s single-game receiving yards record with 224 against Tennessee and matched it against Auburn
Set an SEC record with 124 receptions in 2014
Set school single-season records with 1,727 yards and 16 touchdowns
Became Alabama's all-time leader in receptions (228), receiving yards (3,463), and receiving touchdowns (31)
Team captain

11] Rolando McClain, LB

Won 2009 Butkus Award
2009 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
2009 Unanimous All-American
2008-09 All-SEC
Eighth-overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft
First Alabama linebacker to win the Lambert Award (best linebacker)
Had 105 tackles including 14.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, fourteen quarterback hurries, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and a forced fumble during his final season
Team captain

12] Trent Richardson, RB

Won 2011 Doak Walker Award
2011 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
2011 Unanimous All-American
2011 All-SEC
Third-overall pick in 2012 NFL Draft
Finished third for the 2011 Heisman Trophy
Set the Alabama single-season rushing record with 1,679 yards
Set an SEC record for rushing touchdown by a running back (21) and tied Shaun Alexander’s SEC record for total touchdowns in a season (24)
Team captain

13] Andre Smith, T

Won 2008 Outland Trophy
2008 Unanimous All-American
2007 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy
2007-08 All-SEC
Sixth-overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft
Started at left tackle as a freshman and was credited with a team-high 62 pancake blocks
Scored a touchdown off of a lateral in the 2006 Independence Bowl loss against Oklahoma State
In 2008, led the team with 103 key knockdowns and added seven blocks downfield. He was penalized just twice and allowed just one sack and six pressures on 334 pass plays

14] Quinnen Williams, DT

Won 2018 Outland Trophy
2018 Unanimous All-American
2018 All-SEC
Third-overall pick in 2019 NFL Draft
Despite his position had 70 tackles (44 solo) to tie for third on the 2018 team, including 18.5 for a loss, which was second in the SEC and top-10 nationally

15] Dont'a Hightower, LB

2011 Consensus All-American
2011 All-SEC
No. 25-overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft
Was the leading tackler and captain on the 2011 defense, which led the nation in all four major statistical categories (total, scoring, rushing pass-efficiency defense)
Finished career with 235 tackles, including 21.0 for a loss and five sacks, to go with two interceptions, three forced fumbles and two recovered
Twice named team captain

16] Jerry Jeudy, WR

Won 2018 Fred Biletnikoff Award
2018 Consensus All-American; 2019 All-American
2018-19 All-SEC
No. 15-overall selection in 2020 NFL Draft
His 26 career touchdown receptions were second all-time in Alabama history
He’s fourth on the Crimson Tide’s career receiving yards list with 2,742 yards on 159 catches
The 17.2 average yards per catch for his career was second behind Ozzie Newsome’s 20.3
During his final game was named MVP of the Citrus Bowl after having a career-best 204 receiving yards on six catches against Michigan
Had 1,163 receiving yards during his final season, third most in Alabama history, after notching 1,315 the year before when he won the Biletnikoff
The 19.3 yards per catch in 2018 set a Crimson Tide single-season record (minimum 50 catches), surpassing the previous total of 17.0 by DJ Hall in 2006

17] Jalen Hurts, QB

2016 SEC Offensive Player of the Year
2016 All-SEC
Selected in the second round of the 2020 Draft
Played final season at Oklahoma (finished second for 209 Heisman Trophy)
First freshman quarterback to start under Nick Saban
Finished fourth all-time at Alabama in winning percentage at 92.9 percent (26-2)
Owned the all-time record for rushing touchdowns by an Alabama quarterback with 23 through his 42 career games
Ranked second in career rushing by a quarterback with 1,976 yards and finished second in program history touchdown responsibility with 71
Accumulated 7,617 yards of total offense, third in Alabama history. Totaled 48 career touchdown passes, third most all-time

18] Reuben Foster, LB

Won 2016 Butkus Award
2016 Unanimous All-American
2016 All-SEC
First-round pick 2017 NFL Draft
During final season led the Crimson Tide with 115 tackles, including 60 solo. Also had 13.0 tackles for loss, five sacks. eight quarterback hurries and two pass breakups
Finished career with 211 tackles, including 23 for a loss and seven sacks
Team captain

19] Chance Warmack, G

2012 Unanimous All-American
2012 All-SEC
No. 10-overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft
Was the first guard selected in the top-10 of an NFL draft since Chris Naeole in 1997
Team captain

20] Mark Barron, S

2010 All-American; 2011 Unanimous All-American
2009-11 All-SEC
Seventh-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft
Was so versatile the high-profile prospect was recruited as a linebacker, running back, receiver and tight end in addition to defensive back
Became a starter a sophomore in 2009 and led the SEC with seven interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. Was second in team tackles with 74
The only returning starter in the 2010 secondary had 77 tackles and three interceptions
Finished career with 237 tackles, including 13 for a loss and five sacks, 12 interceptions, 22 passes broken up and 34 passes defended
Twice named team captain

21] Jonah Williams, T

2018 Unanimous All-American
2018 Jacobs Blocking Trophy
2017 Second-team All-American
2017-18 All-SEC
No. 11-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
Started every game of his Alabama career: 44 straight (29 at left tackle, 15 at right tackle)
Graded out at 90 percent or higher in 14 of 15 games as a junior in 2018, missing only three assignments in 920 snaps at left tackle. He didn’t allow a sack all season and gave up just three pressures.

22] Da'Ron Payne, DT

2017 All-American
2017 All-SEC
No. 13-overall selection in 2018 NFL Draft
Defensive MVP of the Sugar Bowl and the College Football Playoff National Championship Game
As part of Alabama’s jumbo goal-line package caught a pass for a touchdown against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl
Was credited with 53 tackles, 45 of which came against the run, one sack and a team-high eight hurries during his final season. Also had an interception and a fumble recovery

23] Ryan Kelly, C

Won 2015 Rimington Trophy
2015 All-American
2015 Jacobs Blocking Trophy
2015 All-SEC
No. 18-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft
As a junior missed just seven assignments in 806 snaps for a 99.1 percent success rate and did not allow a sack
As a senior, Kelly missed only eight assignments in 1,012 snaps for a success rate of 99.2 percent. He also committed just one penalty in 1,012 snaps with no holding calls
Team captain

24] Landon Collins, S

2014 Unanimous All-American
2014 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2015 NFL Draft
During his first start had an 89-yard touchdown return for a touchdown against Tennessee
As a junior led the Crimson Tide with 98 tackles, to go with three interceptions and two fumble recoveries
Team captain

25] Cam Robinson, T

Won 2016 Outland Trophy
2016 Unanimous All-American
2016 Jacobs Blocking Trophy
2015-16 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2017 NFL Draft
Started every game at left tackle during his time in Tuscaloosa, 43 games
During 2016 season had a team-high 37 knockdown blocks in 15 games
Team captain

26] Terrence Cody, DT

2008-09 Consensus All-American
2008-09 All-SEC
Selected in the second round of the 2010 Draft
The junior-college transfer was credited with 51 tackles over two seasons, including 10.5 for a loss
His two career blocked field goals came in the 2009 rivalry game against Tennessee, known as “Rocky Block”

27] Calvin Ridley, WR

2017 All-SEC
First-round pick 2018 NFL Draft
Set Alabama freshman records with 89 receptions for 1,045 yards
Finished second in Alabama history for receptions with 224 and receiving touchdowns (19) while ranking third in receiving yards with 2,781
Totaled eight career 100-yard receiving games to tie for third in the Alabama record books
Caught at least one pass in all 44 games of his Alabama career to rank third among active receivers in the FBS in 2017

28] Javier Arenas, DB/RS

2008 All-American; 2009 Consensus All-American
2009 SEC Special Teams Player of the Year; 2009 All-SEC CB/RS
Second-round selection in 2010 NFL Draft
Set SEC record for career punt returns for touchdowns (seven)
His 1,752 career punt return yards was nine yards shy of the NCAA record
Holds the school records for punt-return yards and kick-return yards (2,166)
Team captain

29] Reggie Ragland, LB

2015 Unanimous All-American
2015 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
2015 All-SEC
Second-round selection in 2016 NFL Draft
Notched 95 tackles his only year as a starter, to go with 10.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a team-high three fumble recoveries
Had after a career-high 13 tackles against LSU in 2014
Team captain

30] Jedrick Wills Jr., T

2019 All-American
All-SEC
No. 10-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
Graded out at over 91 percent for the Crimson Tide in 2019 while protecting left-handed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s blind side. He allowed one sack and 3.5 quarterback hurries while missing only seven assignments in 771 snaps for a success rate of 99.0 percent

31] Dee Milliner, CB

2012 Unanimous All-American
2012 All-SEC
Ninth-overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft
Was credited with 54 tackles and 22 pass breakups in 2012
Per ESPN, Alabama's opponents completed only 49 percent of their passes outside the hashmarks, with four TDs and 11 interceptions

32] D.J. Fluker, T

2012 All-American
2012 All-SEC
No. 10-overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft
Graded out at 98.6 percent on blocking assignments his final season
Started 36 games for the Crimson Tide

33] Marlon Humphrey, CB

2016 All-American
No. 16-overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft
Started all 29 games that he played in during his Crimson Tide career
Kicked off his final season with a pick-six against Southern California. Finished the season with two interceptions, one forced fumble and five pass breakups to go with his 36 tackles, including three for loss.

34] Rashad Johnson, S

2008 All-American
2007-08 All-SEC
Third-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft
Twice named team captain
Was originally a walk-on running back
As a junior led the defense with 81 tackles and six interceptions
Was credited with 89 tackles and five interceptions as a senior
Tied an Alabama record with three interceptions against LSU (returned one for a touchdown, had another pick in overtime)

35] A'Shawn Robinson, DT

2015 Consensus All-American
2015 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2016 NFL Draft
Led Alabama in sacks as a freshman with 5.5
Over three years had 133 tackles, including 22 for a loss
Blocked a kick during each season, including an extra-point attempt by leaping over the long snapper

36] Rashaan Evans, LB

2017 All-American
2017 All-SEC
No. 22-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
Had a team-high tying 74 tackles, including 13 for a loss, despite missing a pair of games due to painful groin tear. Also had six sacks, seven quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and one fumble recovery
Team captain

37] Dre Kirkpatrick, CB

2011 All-American
17^th-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft
Went from making 53 tackles and three interceptions in 2010 to 30 in 2011 as offenses largely avoided him. Had a fumble recovery for a touchdown during final season

38] Marcell Dareus, DT

2010 All-SEC
Third-overall pick in 2011 NFL Draft
Was defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS Championship Game after returning an interception for a 28-yard touchdown against Texas in the Rose Bowl

39] Eddie Jackson, DB

2015 Second-team All-American
2015 All-SEC
Fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft
Team captain
Has Alabama record for career interception return yards with 303 on nine picks. Tied the program all-time career record for interception returns into the end zone with three
Arrived as a wide receiver, moved to cornerback and started four games as a true freshman. Moved to safety before junior year

40] O.J. Howard, TE

2016 All-American
No. 19-overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft
With five catches for a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns was named Offensive MVP honors for 2015 title game against Clemson. The yards were the most in a bowl game in Alabama history, and set a College Football Playoff record
Led all receivers in yards with 106 on four receptions with a career-long 68-yard touchdown catch in 2016 title game against Clemson. Finished with 314 receiving yards and three touchdowns in two championship games against the Tigers

41] Courtney Upshaw, LB

2011 All-American
2011 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2012 NFL Draft
As a junior was credited with 52 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles
His senior season accounted for 51 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.

42] Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S

2013 Consensus All-American
2013 All-SEC
No. 21-overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft
As a sophomore led the Crimson Tide with five interceptions
Despite missing two games, finished his junior year with 51 tackles and two interceptions

43] Henry Ruggs III, WR

No. 12-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
Third on Alabama’s career touchdown receptions list with 24
Averaged 17.5 yards per catch across his three seasons, good for sixth on the UA career list (minimum 50 catches)
Had Alabama’s longest rush (75 yards) and the second-longest reception (81 yards) in 2019

44] Jarran Reed, DT

Second-round pick in 2016 NFL Draft
The junior-college transfer made 28 career starts
Notched 112 tackles (49 solo), 2.0 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery and seven passes defended

45] Xavier McKinney, S

2019 All-American
2019 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2020 NFL Draft
As a junior finished 10th in the SEC in tackles with 95 in 13 games. Also 5.5 tackles for loss and three sacks
Led the SEC with four forced fumbles to go with three interceptions, five pass breakups and five quarterback hurries. Returned a pick for an 81-yard touchdown
Team captain

46] Dalvin Tomlinson, DT

Second-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft
As a senior had 62 total tackles, including 5.5 for a loss and three sacks, seven quarterback hurries and four pass breakups
Had a knack was swatting down balls at the line of scrimmage

47] Antoine Caldwell, C

2008 Consensus All-American
2008 All-SEC
Third-round selection in 2009 NFL Draft
Was a four-year starter
Twice named a team captain
As a senior was second on the team with 92 knockdowns, and finished with an 85.93 percent blocking consistency grade

48] Kareem Jackson, DB

No. 20-overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft
Started 12 of 13 games as a true freshman in 2007 and earned Freshman All-American honors while making 48 tackles and three interceptions
Broke up 10 passes as a sophomore, while making 44 tackles
Tallied one pick, 13 broken up passes and 49 tackles during final season

49] Cyrus Kouandjio, T

2013 Consensus All-American
2013 All-SEC
Second-round selection in 2014 NFL Draft
Made 24 career starts, all at left tackle

50] Trevon Diggs, CB

Second-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft
As a senior tied for team lead in pass breakups with eight, to go with three interceptions. Allowed a passer rating of just 44.5 when targeted, according to Pro Football Focus
Had an 84-yard pick-six against Arkansas

51] Mike Johnson, G

2009 Consensus All-American
2009 All-SEC
Third-round selection in 2010 NFL Draft
Team captain
Played both guard and tackle

52] T.J. Yeldon, RB

2013 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2015 NFL Draft
In first college game rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown. Had 153 yards against Georgia in 2012 SEC Championship Game. Set Alabama freshman record with 1,108 rushing yards
Ran for 110 yards and one touchdown against Notre Dame in BCS Championship Game
Had 3,322 career rushing yards and 37 touchdowns over three seasons. Just missed becoming first running back in program history with three 1,000-yard rushing seasons

53] Ronnie Harrison, S

2017 Second-Team All-American
2017 All-SEC
Third-round selection in 2018 NFL Draft
Scored two touchdowns as a sophomore, on an interception and fumble recovery, and was credited with 86 tackles
Had 74 tackles and three interceptions during final season

54] Damien Harris, RB

Third-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft
Team captain
Just missed becoming the first Alabama running back to post three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Had 876 yards his senior season
Finished with 3,070 career rushing yards
Averaged 6.4 yards per carry on 477 carries for his career to set the Alabama all-time career mark (minimum 400 rushes)

55] JK Scott, P

2014 All-American; 2016-17 Second-Team All-American
2014, 2016-17 All-SEC
Fifth-round pick in 2018 NFL Draft
Holds Alabama records for career punting yards (11,074), attempts (243), and punting average (45.6)
Had only five punts returned as a senior. Had 27 of 54 punts inside the 20-yard line, with only four touchbacks
Led nation with a 48.0 average as a freshman

56] Ross Pierschbacher, OL

2018 All-American
2017 Second-team All-American
2017 All-SEC (G); 2018 (C)
Fifth-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft
Team captain
His 57 career starts, including eight in the College Football Playoff, is a record for position players at Alabama
Was a three year starter at guard (42 starts) before switching to center as a senior
Blocked for 31 100-yard rushing performances during career
As senior recorded 36 knockdown blocks and allowed only a single pressure while giving up just two sacks in 962 snaps

57] Eddie Lacy, RB

2012 All-SEC
Second round pick 2013 NFL Draft
As a junior had 1,322 rushing yards (6.5 average) and 19 total touchdowns
Had 2,402 career rushing yards, 338 receiving and 32 touchdowns
Rushed for a career-high 181 yards against Georgia in the 2012 SEC title game
Named offensive MVP of the BCS Championship Game after having 140 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving)

58] Bradley Bozeman, OL

2017 Second-team All-American
2017 All-SEC
Sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
Team captain
Made 31 career starts at center
Graded out at an average of 86.2 percent as a senior with 19 knockdown blocks, just eight missed assignments and six mental errors in 866 snaps (98.4 success rate). Allowed two sacks all season and four pressures

59] Ryan Anderson, LB

2016 All-SEC
Second-round pick in 2017 NFL Draft
Came on strong late during his junior season, recording his 9.5 tackles for loss in his last 10 games
As a senior had 61 tackles, including a team-high 19.0 tackles for loss and nine sacks, with 10 quarterback hurries, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three pass breakups

60] Glen Coffee, RB

2008 All-SEC
Third-round pick in 2009 NFL Draft
As the full-time starter in 2008, had 1,383 rushing yards on 233 carries and 10 rushing touchdowns
His 218 rushing yards against Kentucky were the most by an Alabama running back since Shaun Alexander in 1996
Finished career with 410 carries for 2,107 rushing yards, 351 receiving and 16 touchdowns

61] Greg McElroy, QB

Seventh-round selection in 2011 NFL Draft
Team captain
Starting quarterback for undefeated 2009 season. Played in title game with rib injury suffered in SEC Championship Game
Threw for 5,691 yards and 39 touchdowns over career
Was 197-for-325 (60.6 percent) for 2,508 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions as junior
During final season was 222-for-313 (70.9 percent) for 2,987 yards, 20 touchdowns, with five picks
Had career passer rating of 155.4

62] Josh Jacobs, RB

No. 24-overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft
Versatile athlete who averaged 28.6 yards per kickoff return for his career, ranking third in Alabama history
Named MVP of SEC Championship Game
Scored 15 touchdowns (11 rushing, three receiving, one kickoff return) his final season. His 30.6 yards per return average led the SEC and was second in the FBS
Tied for the 2018 team lead in all-purpose yards with 1,315 to average 87.7 yards per game, and was second in scoring with 90 points

63] Anfernee Jennings, LB

2019 All-SEC
Third-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft
Three-year starter who sustained a scary knee injury in the 2017 College Football Playoff
As a senior notched eight sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss, third most in the SEC. Was credited with 83 tackles. eight quarterback pressures, five pass breakups and one forced fumble
Team captain

64] James Carpenter, T

2010 All-SEC
No. 25-overall pick 2011 NFL Draft
The junior-college transfer started all 27 games at left tackle during two seasons

65] Kenyan Drake, RB

Third-round selection in 2016 NFL Draft
Finished Crimson Tide career with 1,495 rushing yards
Suffered broken leg at Ole Miss as a junior, and a broken arm as a senior. Playing behind Derrick Henry, finished his final year with 408 rushing yards plus 29 catches for 276 receiving yards
Returned kickoff 95 yards for a crucial touchdown in 2015 national title game

66] Terrell Lewis, LB

Third-round selection in 2020 NFL Draft
After having season-ending injuries two straight years tied for fifth among SEC defenders with 11.5 tackles for loss. Had six sacks, 16 pressures, 31 tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery

67] Blake Sims, QB

Broke AJ McCarron’s single-season passing record with 3,487 yards, to go with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions
Threw for 445 yards against Florida, second most in a game in Crimson Tide history
Led Alabama into the inaugural College Football Playoff as the top-seeded team
Team captain
Played running back and wide receiver before establishing himself at quarterback

68] Christian Miller, LB

Fourth-round pick in 2019 NFL Draft
Team captain
After suffering an arm injury during opener of junior year came back and played in final three games to help Alabama win national championship
Had 36 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks with a team-high tying 12 quarterback hurries as a senior

69] Irv Smith Jr., TE

Second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
As a junior had 44 receptions for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 16.1 yards per reception

70] Tim Williams, LB

2016 Second-team All-American
Third-round selection in 2017 NFL Draft
Had 10.5 sacks as a junior 9.0 as a senior when 51.6 percent of his tackles came behind the line of scrimmage with 16 tackles for loss
Also had 12 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and a pair of pass breakups and a fumble recovery he returned for a touchdown

71] Mack Wilson, LB

2018 Second-team All-American
Fifth-round selection in 2019 NFL Draft
Despite making just two starts as a sophomore led the team with four interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown
During final season had 71 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss and one sack, seven quarterback pressures, five pass breakups and two interceptions

72] ArDarius Stewart, WR

2016 All-SEC
Third-round selection in 2017 NFL Draft
His final season had a team-high 864 yards on 54 catches and eight touchdowns in 12 games

73] Deionte Thompson, S

2018 Consensus All-American
Fifth-round selection in 2019 NFL Draft
During final season had a team-high four fumbles to tie for second all-time at Alabama. Also had 79 tackles, including a team-high 48 solo stops, 3.5 tackles for loss, six pass breakups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery

74] Raekwon Davis, DT

2017 All-SEC
Second-round selection in the 2020 NFL draft
Best numbers posted as a sophomore, with 69 tackles, 10 for a loss and a team-high 8.5 sacks
As a senior, had 47 tackles including three tackles for a loss and half a sack, along with five quarterback hurries

75] Jalston Fowler, FB

Fourth-round selection in the 2015 NFL Draft
Team captain
Finished career with 738 rushing yards and 150 receiving, with 12 touchdowns

76] Josh Chapman, DT

Fifth-round selection in 2012 NFL Draft
Played most of 2011 title season on torn ACL, meniscus in knee
Played in 44 games at nose tackle. Had 88 career tackles, including 13.5 for a loss

77] Cyrus Jones, DB

Second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft
Went from playing wide receiver as a freshman to cornerback as a sophomore. Started 11 games that season
Had 46 tackles and three interceptions in 2014, and 37 tackles and two interceptions as a senior
Jones was the Defensive MVP of the 2015 Cotton Bowl, and also returned a punt for a touchdown in the victory

78] Kevin Norwood, WR

Fourth-round selection in in the 2014 NFL Draft
Team captain
As a senior had 568 yards and seven touchdowns
Finished his career with 81 receptions for 1,275 yards and 12 touchdowns

79] Isaiah Buggs, DT

2018 Second-team All-American
Sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
The junior-college transfer was credited with 103 tackles, 17.5 sacks and two forced fumbles for his career
As a senior, his 9.5 sacks were fourth in the SEC, and he was eighth in tackles for a loss with 13.5. Overall, had 51 tackles six quarterback pressures, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery

80] Jake Coker, QB

Team captain
Was 263-for-393 (66.9 percent), 3,110 yards with 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions while leading Alabama to a national title. Had passer rating of 147.0

81] Bo Scarbrough, RB

Seventh-round selection 2018 NFL Draft
Finished career with 1,512 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns
Best stretch was in the 2016 postseason when he had 46 carries for 364 yards and six touchdowns and averaged 7.9 yards per carry. With 19 carries for 180 yards and two touchdowns was Offensive MVP of playoff semifinal against Washington
Had 93 rushing yards and two touchdowns in first half of 2016 title game against Clemson before suffering a leg injury

82] Anthony Averett, DB

Fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
Moved into starting role at cornerback during junior year. Had a team-leading eight pass breakups and a pair of forced fumbles
As a senior had 48 tackles, including four for a loss, and tied for second on the team with eight pass breakups.

83] Leigh Tiffin, K

2009 All-American
2009 All-SEC
Won starting job as a sophomore in 2007. Made all 36 extra-point attempts and was 25 of 34 on field-goal attempts
Against Mississippi State became only the second kicker in Alabama football history to make two 50-plus yard field goals in a game, the other being his father
20 of 29 on field goals as a junior
Made 87.9 percent of field goals as a senior (30 of 35), and became Alabama’s all-time leader scorer with 350 points

84] Ed Stinson, DE

Fifth-round selection in 2014 NFL Draft
Two-year starter who played in 48 games
Had 101 career tackles, including 15.5 for a loss

85] DeQuan Menzie, DB

2011 All-American
Fifth-round selection in 2012 NFL Draft
The junior-college transfer played in 25 games, with 18 starts
Had 11 pass breakups as a senior, to go with 37 tackles
Retuned only career interception for a 25-yard touchdown against Arkansas

86] Jesse Williams, DT

Fifth-round selection in 2013 NFL Draft
Was one of Alabama’s first Internet stars when video of him bench pressing 600 pounds went viral
Junior college transfer moved into starting lineup as junior and made 24 tackles and a sack
As a senior had 37 total tackles, a sack and blocked a kick

87] Shaun Dion Hamilton, LB

Sixth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft
Team captain
Suffered season-ending knee injury during both junior and senior years
When sustained injury as a senior was second in team tackles and third in tackles for a loss
Played in 50 games during his four-year career. Had 134 tackles including 16 for a loss and 4.5 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles

88] William Vlachos, C

2011 Second-team All-American
2011 All-SEC
Took over as starter as redshirt sophomore in 2009
Started 40 consecutive games and played in 48 games overall

89] Da'Shawn Hand, DE

Fourth-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft
As a senior had 27 tackles including 3.5 tackles for loss and three sacks, and recovered a fumble despite missing three games
Had 10 careers sacks

90] Arie Kouandjio, G

2014 All-American
2014 All-SEC
Fourth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft
Two-year starter, played in 40 games

91] Nico Johnson, LB

Fourth-round selection in 2013 NFL Draft
Had starts all four years, 20 total. Played in 51 games
Had a career-high 54 tackles as a senior, including 16.5 tackles for a loss, and had two forced fumbles

92] Wallace Gilberry, DL

2007 All-SEC
Had a career-best 80 tackles in 2007, his lone season playing for Nick Saban. Was also credited with 27 tackles for a loss and 10 sacks

93] DJ Hall, WR

Had school-record 13 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-17 rout of Tennessee
During lone season under Nick Saban had 68 catches for 1,005 yards and six touchdowns. Was first receiver in Crimson Tide history to post consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons

94] Vinnie Sunseri, S

Fifth-round pick in 2014 NFL Draft
As freshman made 11 special-teams tackles, had 31 total
Was credited with 54 tackles as a sophomore, including 6.0 for a loss, and made two interceptions
Returned two interceptions for touchdowns as a junior despite playing in just six games due to a knee injury

95] Quinton Dial, DE

Fifth-round pick in 2013 NFL Draft
The junior-college transfer was credited with 46 tackles and 2.5 sacks over two season

96] Trey DePriest, LB

2014 All-SEC
Credited with 189 career tackles, including 16 for a loss and two sacks

97] Damion Square, DL

Played four seasons and in 40 career games with 31 starts
Registered 93 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks for his career
Won three national championships
His final season led the Crimson Tide with nine hurries, to go with 33 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, a pass defensed and a fumble recovery
Team captain

98] Christion Jones, WR/RS

2013 SEC Special Teams Player of the Year
2013 All-SEC
Had 85 career receptions for 1,030 yards including seven touchdowns
Returned 66 punts for 719 yards with three touchdowns
Returned 68 kickoffs for 1,727 yards and two touchdowns

99] John Parker Wilson, QB

Team captain
Played two years under Nick Saban
As a junior was 255-for-462 (55.2 percent) for 2,846 yards, 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Had a 114.6 passer rating
As a senior was 187-for-323 (57.9 percent) for 2,273 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions

100] Simeon Castille, CB

2007 All-SEC
During lone season under Nick Saban had 63 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and 10 passes broken up
Was also All-SEC in 2006 and had six interceptions

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