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

Julio Jones with a catch for Falcons versus Patriots in Super Bowl during 2016 season

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Atlanta Falcons drop Super Bowl 51, despite quality effort from wide receiver Julio Jones

Frustration will rest on his face in the offseason, as a Super Bowl ring eludes Falcons’ receiver Julio Jones. Following a dominant performance...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Former Alabama LB Dont’a Hightower earns second Super Bowl championship

It came in dramatic fashion, but Dont’a Hightower now has two Super Bowl rings. The former Alabama linebacker came up huge...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Report: Could ex-Tide quarterback AJ McCarron be headed to Cleveland?

The Browns refuse to stop its quest of landing a starting quarterback and though it desires to trade for New England’s Jimmy Garoppolo, coach...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Dont’a Hightower wins AFC Conference title, will join three ex-Tide players in Super Bowl

Who doesn’t love an Alabama football reunion on the grandest stage in sports? Three of the four ex-Crimson Tide standouts that...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Julio Jones dominates Green Bay Packers, helps Falcons win NFC conference title

The biggest name from Alabama football’s 2008 signing class is headed to Super Bowl 51. Julio Jones continues to be a...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Five former Tide standouts to play on conference championship weekend

The journey to Super Bowl LI has been entertaining to say the least. After 19 weeks, four teams will play on...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Wide receiver Julio Jones has Atlanta Falcons one game from Super Bowl glory

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has one NFC Conference championship ring (1998) and no Super Bowl Trophy, but all of that...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Kareem Jackson helps shutdown Raiders’ offense, helps Texans advance to next round

One former Alabama standout has advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson entered Wild Card...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Five ex-Alabama standouts land on 2016 All-Pro Team; two were first team selections

The postseason is here. Before wildcard weekend starts on Saturday, the National Football League released its 2016 All-Pro Team. Five former standouts...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Safety Landon Collins delivers New York Giants back to postseason action

Playing meaningful football runs in the blood of Landon Collins. In high school, he led the Dutchtown (La.) Griffins to two undefeated...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram ends 2016 season with a milestone

His team was eliminated from postseason contention for a third straight year, but Mark Ingram grabbed his first milestone as a...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Former Alabama QB Blake Sims signed to Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad

The National Football League is all about perseverance and Blake Sims has it. Tampa Bay becomes the fourth professional venue that’s...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Ten former Crimson Tide standouts to appear in 2017 NFL Playoffs

While New Year’s Day kicks off the final week of regular season action for the National Football League, the all important...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Mark Ingram has multi-touchdown game; Saints hand Buccaneers its seventh loss

New Orleans (7-8) may be eliminated from postseason contention, but that’s not stopping the hunger from running back Mark Ingram. In...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

RB Kenyan Drake helps Dolphins knockout Bills, to close in on final playoff spot

Kenyan Drake eyes his first playoff appearance in the National Football League and wants to deliver the Miami Dolphins a postseason...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Six former Alabama football standouts land on 2017 NFL Pro Bowl roster

Nick Saban biggest recruiting tool just got even better. Nine of his first 10 recruiting classes at Alabama ranked in the...

By Stephen M. Smith

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

Could 2017 Be AJ McCarron’s Year to Start for a Team?

The Cincinnati Bengals will have many decisions to make regarding the outlook of 2017’s team. For starters, they may very well...

By Brandon Williams

Alabama in the Pros

/ 8 years ago

C.J. Mosley lifts Ravens over Eagles, keeps Baltimore in position for playoffs

While its offense lacks consistency, Baltimore’s defense has been steady all year. Captained by linebacker C.J. Mosley, the Ravens entered Sunday’s...

By Stephen M. Smith