A second former Alabama player has their new number unveiled for an NFL team.
DeMarcco Hellams, a Crimson Tide alum, got selected in the seventh round by the Atlanta Falcons.
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He led the Tide for total tackles (108) in 2022 and had three tackles for loss, a sack, seven pass breakups, a quarterback hurry, a forced fumble, and an interception. Hellams finished his career with four interceptions, including three in 2021.
He helped Alabama to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020 and two Southeastern Conference Championships in 2020 and 2021. Hellams will wear No. 37 for the Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons S DeMarco Hellams will wear number 37. #DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/EBmymQKN9u
— NFL Jersey Numbers (@nfl_jersey_num) May 3, 2023
He looks to become an impactful player for Atlanta.
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