When you play in the Southeastern Conference you come across future NFL players every single Saturday. From Tim Tebow to Cam Newton to Johnny Manziel to Joe Burrow, Nick Saban has seen them all, and he is always eager to face a challenging opponent. This year, the Crimson Tide faces multiple top-10 teams, former assistant coaches and programs that are eager for a chance to dethrone the defending SEC Champs.
For the 2022 season, the Tide has the privilege of traveling to Austin, Texas to take on the Texas Longhorns and former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian; the Longhorns ultimately repay the favor by a visit to Tuscaloosa in 2023. While Texas may have been 5-7 in 2021, the program still has one of the most talented rosters in college football.
Between a great season of conference play and their trip to Texas, the Tide will have plenty of opportunities to face some of the best players across the entire country. So who is the best player from every opponent on Alabama’s schedule?