Which Alabama football transfers got drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs is selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the number eleven pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

A group of players who started their college football career at Alabama, but transferred to another program, got drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Here is where they got picked, along with a look back at their time at Alabama:

Caleb Downs – Dallas Cowboys – Round 1 Pick 11

Downs played at Alabama for one season before transferring to Ohio State after Nick Saban retired. He led the Tide in tackles as a freshman during the 2023 football season. He was also named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year.

Kendrick Law – Detroit Lions – Round 5 Pick 168

Law played at Alabama from 2022 to 2024 before transferring to Kentucky. He started in five games for Alabama and finished his time with the Tide with 343 receiving yards and one touchdown on 33 receptions.

Malik Benson – Las Vegas Raiders – Round 6 Pick 195

Benson played at Alabama for one season in 2023 before transferring to Florida State and Oregon. He caught 13 receptions for 162 yards during his one season in Tuscaloosa.

Emmanuel Henderson – Seattle Seahawks – Round 6 Pick 199

Henderson also played for Alabama from 2022 to 2024 before transferring to Kansas. The Alabama native pulled in four receptions for 82 yards during his time with the Tide.