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Former Alabama LB Henry To’oto’o has rookie number for Texans

Alabama linebacker Henry To'oto'o during the second half of the Iron Bowl versus Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium for 2022
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Alabama had two linebackers selected by the Houston Texans in the NFL Draft.

Will Anderson Jr., an outside linebacker, got taken at No. 3 overall.

RELATED: Houston Texans announce Will Anderson’s jersey number for rookie season

Henry To’oto’o, an inside linebacker, got called off the board in the fifth round. To’oto’o, a former Tennessee transfer, finished second for Alabama’s defense in total tackles (94). He collected eight stops for loss, 2.5 sacks, and a quarterback hurry. He had a team-high 113 tackles in 2021, 8.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble.

He will wear No. 39 for the Texans under head coach DeMeco Ryans.

To’oto’o helped the Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship in 2021 and an Allstate Sugar Bowl victory in 2022.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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