A pair of Alabama specialists have signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.
Former Alabama punter, James Burnip has signed with the New Orleans Saints, and Kneeland Hibbett has signed with the Miami Dolphins as a long snapper.
Burnip averaged 45.4 yards per punt on 52 total punts during his 2024 senior campaign. This net yardage ranked Burnip fifth in the SEC and 13th overall in all of college football.
Hibbett started at long snapper for Alabama for three seasons.
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