Nick Saban is known for developing talent at the collegiate level and pumping out NFL-ready talent. The football world is reminded of this fact every year during the annual NFL draft. Recently, however, more Alabama quarterbacks have found their way into the league.
Yes, there have been other Crimson Tide quarterbacks from the Saban Era to make it pro, but have either flamed out or been career backups.
Tua Tagovailoa was drafted No. 5 overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2020, Mac Jones selected No. 15 overall by the New England Patriots in 2021 and Jalen Hurts selected in the second round of the 2020 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Those three quarterbacks not just made it to the league, but are starters on teams looking to compete.
Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com shared his rankings for all 32 NFL quarterbacks from the 2021 season, the placement of the three former Alabama stars is somewhat unexpected.
First … A solid starter in Philly