Top 4 NFL Players from Alabama

Top Four NFL Players from the University of Alabama

The University of Alabama’s football program (more commonly known as the Alabama Crimson Tide) has been in existence since 1892, and since that time has remained one of the most popular college football teams in the nation.  The Crimson Tide have an all-time record of 814-320-43, making them one of the most successful teams as well, with a total of 14 national titles and 26 conference titles in their history. 

In 2011 the Alabama Crimson tide capped off a fantastic season by winning the national championship over Louisiana State University convincingly by the score of 21-0, making Nick Saban the only active coach in college football with three national titles under his belt (2 with Alabama and 1 with LSU).  With that said, there have certainly been many great football players who have translated their games to the NFL level since the program’s existence.  What follows are the top four NFL players in the league today who are from the University of Alabama

Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons made a bold move in the 2011 NFL Draft to jump up and get wide receiver Julio Jones, and so far it has paid off for both him and the Falcons tremendously.  In his first season with the Falcons last year, Julio Jones played in 13 games and head nearly 1,000 receiving yards to go with eight touchdowns on the year.  Jones played an integral role in helping the Falcons reach a 10-6 record and make it into the playoffs once again in 2011, and will look to further improve next year with the team.

Roman Harper

Unlike Julio Jones, Roman Harper has been in the league for a while longer, being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft as a strong safety.  After missing much of his first season with the team due to a knee injury, Harper came back with a vengeance in 2007, with 75 tackles and three interceptions on the year.  He has continually improved year after year with the Saints, making it to the Pro Bowl in both the 2009 and 2010 seasons. 

DeMeco Ryans

DeMeco Ryans was also drafted in 2006 in the second round, going to the Houston Texans as a linebacker.  He made a name for himself right at the get go for the Texans, winning the defensive rookie of the year award in 2006 after getting an amazing 125 tackles on the year to go along with 3.5 sacks.  Ryans played with the Texans until 2011, when he was traded in the offseason to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Mark Ingram

Last but not least there is Mark Ingram, who won the Heisman Trophy as a running back during his days with the Crimson Tide.  He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and had a very good year as a backup runner to Darren Sproles, rushing for 474 yards in 10 total games to go along with five touchdowns as well.  Ingram will look to continue being a rushing threat for the Saints moving forward.

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