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, …

Jeff Rutledge — 1979

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9th round, 246th pick, Rams
Rutledge was a member of three SEC title teams and the starting quarterback on the 1978 national championship team. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls as a backup (Super Boxl XXI – New York Giants, Super Bowl XXVI – Washington Redskins).