Alabama in the pros: Former Tide players in the NFL and Pro

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Tracking dominant performances from ex-Tide standouts in Sunday’s NFL games

Week two of the NFL season started Thursday of last week, but Sunday’s matchups featured a multitude of dominant performances from some...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Kareem Jackson anchors Texans’ defense to bounce back win over Bengals

Now in his eighth season, Kareem Jackson has become one of the leaders on defense for the Houston Texans. Even though his six...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Ravens LB Tim Williams absent from practice

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tim Williams did not dress out on Sunday during a 20-0 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

The Time is Now for A.J. McCarron in Cincinnati

The Baltimore Ravens’ defense is unarguably one of the best units in the National Football League, but that is no excuse...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

C.J. Mosley guides Ravens to shutout over Bengals

C.J. Mosley wants to return to the NFL playoffs. Regardless of earning his second trip to the Pro Bowl and second...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson to start week one for Chicago Bears

Week one of the National Football League should provide both intriguing matchups and a wonderful reunion for University of Alabama standouts this...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Former Alabama defensive lineman Quinton Dial signs with Green Bay Packers

Defensive coordinator Dom Capers has acquired more excitement to his defensive front seven of the Green Bay Packers, as the franchise...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Kansas City adds eight players to practice squad, including WR Gehrig Dieter

Kansas City finished its 2017 preseason schedule last week with a 30-6 win over the Tennessee Titans, and over the weekend it finalized...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Patriots’ cornerback Cyrus Jones sustained season-ending knee injury

A tough break for a former Alabama cornerback. All Cyrus Jones could do on Thursday night was pound his hand on the ground...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

O.J. Howard Hosts Rookie Talent Show, Imitates Jameis Winston on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’

Three episodes into the season of HBO’s yearly docu-series, Hard Knocks, and Tampa Bay’s first-round rookie was hardly anywhere to be seen. Episode...

By Jake Weaver

Reuben Foster (#56) in the game for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017 matchup versus Denver Broncos

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Reuben Foster Looks Like a Future All-Pro in Week Three

One of the most athletic linebackers to come out of Alabama during Nick Saban’s tenure, Reuben Foster has already earned a...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Rookie WR ArDarius Stewart shows out in week three of NFL preseason

During rookie minicamp and organized team activities (OTAs), New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles raved about ArDarius Stewart’s toughness and fight in competition for the...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

WATCH: Raiders’ WR Amari Cooper hauls in TD pass versus Cowboys

He added some muscle during the summer and is ready for this season. Former Alabama receiver Amari Cooper brought in one of two touchdown receptions...

By Stephen M. Smith

Landon Collins (#21) makes game-ending interception for Giants in 2016 matchup against Bears

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

WATCH: Landon Collins’ Pick-Six in NFL Preseason Week Three

Already considered one of the best safeties in all of the National Football League, the New York Giants’ Landon Collins is...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Gehrig Dieter leads Chiefs in receiving, despite team’s loss to Seattle

The nickname “sheepdog” given to him by Kansas City’s head coach Andy Reid is slowly growing on undrafted rookie Gehrig Dieter, but...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Amari Cooper Already in Mid-Season Form, Shows Out in Week Two

In just two years, Amari Cooper already has a pair 1,000-yard seasons and two Pro Bowls appearances under his belt. His...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Eddie Jackson Already Looks Like a Starting NFL Safety

Yes. It’s still early. In fact, it is only two weeks into the preseason. Every season, though, we see a handful...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Derrick Henry Scores a Pair of Touchdowns in Week Two

After going early in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Derrick Henry saw carries as a back up to...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

O.J. Howard Shines in Week Two, Can Flourish with Jameis Winston

His NFL debut was not bad by any means, but O.J. Howard’s pass catching abilities were not allowed to shine. Week...

By Jake Weaver

Alabama in the Pros

/ 7 years ago

Tim Williams bounces back in second preseason game; records first career sack

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh saw the quick twitch, edge-bending outside linebacker he thought the franchise was getting in Tim Williams on...

By Stephen M. Smith