This weekend, the teams of the National Football League got the chance to add to their rosters through the 2017 draft. College stars from across the country will soon make the transition to the pros, including many from the state of Alabama’s storied programs.
Overall, colleges in the Yellowhammer state boasted 17 NFL draftees in 2017. The University of Alabama, Auburn University, Alabama State University, Troy University, and the University of South Alabama each had at least one player drafted by an NFL team. Coming off an SEC Championship season, the Crimson Tide led the pack with a whopping 10 students drafted, which trailed only the University of Michigan with 11. Alabama also set a record with eight picks in the first two rounds.
South Alabama also made history with its first ever draft pick, a tight end picked up in the second round.
The complete breakdown of Alabama college players drafted this year can be seen below. The NFL season kicks off on September 7, when the reigning champion New England Patriots face off against the Kansas City Chiefs.
University of Alabama
Jonathan Allen – Round 1, pick 17
Ryan Anderson – Round 2
Reuben Foster – Round 1, pick 31
O.J. Howard – Round 1, pick 19
Marlon Humphrey – Round 1, pick 16
Eddie Jackson – Round 4
Cam Robinson – Round 2
ArDarius Stewart – Round 3
Dalvin Tomlinson – Round 3
Tim Williams – Round 3
Auburn University
Montravius Adams – Round 3
Carl Lawson – Round 4
Rudy Ford – Round 6
Josh Holsey – Round 7
Alabama State University
Jylan Ware – Round 7
Troy University
Antonio Garcia – Round 3
University of South Alabama
Gerald Everett – Round 2
