The 14 Alabama quarterbacks who were drafted by the pros
Alabama has always been one of the best programs in college football, but its record of sending starting quarterbacks to the NFL has been much more spotty. Though it can claim such Hall of Fame legends as Bart Starr, Joe Namath and Kenny Stabler, …
Mike Shula — 1987
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12th round, 313th pick, Buccaneers Shula was a starter for three seasons in Alabama, but didn’t see any playing time in 1987, his only season in the league. He then got into coaching, eventually landing back as Alabama’s head coach from 2003 to 2006, the last leader before Nick Saban took over.
