NFL training-camp rosters feature 222 players with Alabama football roots

NFL teams have opened training camps for the 2024 season with 222 players from Alabama high schools and colleges on their rosters.

The Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers are holding their first practices of training camp on Thursday, becoming the final teams to hit the field with their whole squads one week ahead of the Hall of Fame Game.

The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans will kick off the NFL’s preseason schedule at 7 p.m. CDT Aug. 1 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

The Cleveland Browns have the most players from Alabama high schools and colleges on their training-camp roster with 13. The Philadelphia Eagles have 12, the Texans 11 and the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars 10 apiece.

The players with Alabama football roots include 88 who played at Alabama, 43 from Auburn, 11 from South Alabama, 10 from UAB, nine from Troy, six from Samford, three apiece from Alabama State and Jacksonville State and one each from Alabama A&M, North Alabama and West Alabama.

Sixty-one Alabama high schools are represented on NFL rosters by 86 alumni. Hoover has five former players on NFL rosters, Park Crossing has four and Central-Phenix City, Davidson, McGill-Toolen, Spanish Fort and St. Paul’s Episcopal have three apiece.

Fifty-five of the 222 players are defensive backs. There also are 37 defensive linemen, 34 wide receivers, 27 linebackers, 27 offensive linemen, 14 running backs, 11 quarterbacks, eight tight ends, four kickers, two punters, one fullback and one long snapper.

The players on NFL training-camp rosters from Alabama high schools and colleges include:

Arizona Cardinals

· Tejhaun Palmer, wide receiver, UAB

· Owen Pappoe, linebacker, Auburn

· Starling Thomas V, cornerback, Ramsay, UAB

· Jonah Williams, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Mack Wilson, linebacker, Carver-Montgomery, Alabama

Atlanta Falcons

· DeMarcco Hellams, safety, Alabama

· Jase McClellan, running back, Alabama

· Darnell Mooney, wide receiver, Gadsden City

Baltimore Ravens

· Jalyn Armour-Davis, cornerback, St. Paul’s Episcopal, Alabama

· Malik Cunningham, wide receiver, Park Crossing

· Darrian Dalcourt, guard, Alabama

· TyKeem Doss, guard, Aliceville

· Derrick Henry, running back, Alabama

· Marlon Humphrey, cornerback, Hoover, Alabama

· Eddie Jackson, safety, Alabama

· Tashawn Manning, guard, Auburn

· Christian Matthew, cornerback, Samford

· Michael Pierce, defensive tackle, Daphne, Samford

Buffalo Bills

· Gunner Britton, guard, Auburn

· Tylan Grable, offensive tackle, Jacksonville State

· Nicholas Morrow, linebacker, Huntsville

· Javon Solomon, edge, Troy

· Tyrell Shavers, wide receiver, Alabama

Carolina Panthers

· Derrick Brown, defensive tackle, Auburn

· Tae Davis, linebacker, Oxford

· Eku Leota, outside linebacker, Auburn

· Jordan Matthews, tight end, Madison Academy

· LaBryan Ray, defensive tackle, James Clemens, Alabama

· A’Shawn Robinson, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Cam Sims, wide receiver, Alabama

· Chandler Wooten, linebacker, Auburn

· Bryce Young, quarterback, Alabama

Chicago Bears

· Khari Blasingame, fullback, Buckhorn

· Byron Cowart, defensive lineman, Auburn

· Gerald Everett, tight end, UAB/South Alabama

· Velus Jones Jr., wide receiver, Saraland

· Reddy Steward, cornerback, Austin, Troy

· Corliss Waitman, punter, South Alabama

Cincinnati Bengals

· Jordan Battle, safety, Alabama

· Travis Bell, defensive tackle, Jeff Davis

· Jermaine Burton, wide receiver, Alabama

· Allan George, cornerback, Andalusia

· Shedrick Jackson, wide receiver, Hoover, Auburn

· Cedric Johnson, edge, Davidson

· Evan McPherson, kicker, Fort Payne

· Cam Taylor-Britt, cornerback, Park Crossing

Cleveland Browns

· Tony Brown, cornerback, Alabama

· Javon Cohen, guard, Central-Phenix City, Alabama

· Amari Cooper, wide receiver, Alabama

· Mohamoud Diabate, linebacker, Auburn High

· Chris Edmonds, defensive back, Samford

· Jerome Ford, running back, Alabama

· Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver, Alabama

· Za’Darius Smith, defensive end, Greenville

· Dalvin Tomlinson, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Nathaniel Watson, linebacker, Maplesville

· Jedrick Wills Jr., offensive tackle, Alabama

· Jameis Winston, quarterback, Hueytown

· Alex Wright, defensive end, Elba, UAB

Dallas Cowboys

· Trevon Diggs, cornerback, Alabama

· Justin Rogers, defensive tackle, Auburn

· Jalen Tolbert, wide receiver, McGill-Toolen, South Alabama

· Sam Williams, defensive end, Lee-Montgomery

Denver Broncos

· Kris Abrams-Draine, cornerback, Spanish Fort

· Angelo Blackson, defensive tackle, Auburn

· Bo Nix, quarterback, Pinson Valley, Auburn

· Drew Sanders, linebacker, Alabama

· Tremon Smith, cornerback, Saks

· Jarrett Stidham, quarterback, Auburn

· Patrick Surtain II, cornerback, Alabama

· Levi Wallace, cornerback, Alabama

Detroit Lions

· Terrion Arnold, cornerback, Alabama

· Brian Branch, defensive back, Alabama

· Carlton Davis, cornerback, Auburn

· Jahmyr Gibbs, running back, Alabama

· Brodric Martin, defensive lineman, Northridge, North Alabama

· Jameson Williams, wide receiver, Alabama

Green Bay Packers

· Anders Carlson, kicker, Auburn

· Grant DuBose, wide receiver, Park Crossing

· Zyon Gilbert, cornerback, Jeff Davis

· Josh Jacobs, running back, Alabama

· Xavier McKinney, safety, Alabama

· Kadeem Telfort, offensive tackle, UAB

· Jalen Wayne, wide receiver, Spanish Fort, South Alabama

· Colby Wooden, defensive lineman, Auburn

Houston Texans

· Will Anderson Jr., defensive end, Alabama

· Nico Collins, wide receiver, Clay-Chalkville

· Tank Dell, wide receiver, Alabama A&M

· Christian Harris, linebacker, Alabama

· Marcus Harris, defensive tackle, Park Crossing, Auburn

· Tytus Howard, offensive lineman, Monroe County, Alabama State

· Kamari Lassiter, cornerback, American Christian

· John Metchie III, wide receiver, Alabama

· Henry To’oTo’o, linebacker, Alabama

· Jimmie Ward, safety, Davidson

· Kilian Zierer, offensive tackle, Auburn

Indianapolis Colts

· Raekwon Davis, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Ronnie Harrison, linebacker, Alabama

· Ryan Kelly, center, Alabama

· Jaylin Simpson, cornerback, Auburn

· Braden Smith, offensive tackle, Auburn

Jacksonville Jaguars

· Josh Allen, outside linebacker, Abbeville

· Tank Bigsby, running back, Auburn

· DJ Coleman, defensive end, Jacksonville State

· Mac Jones, quarterback, Alabama

· Trey Kiser, linebacker, South Alabama

· Cam Robinson, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Keilan Robinson, running back, Alabama

· Daniel Thomas, safety, Lee-Montgomery, Auburn

· Darryl Williams, center, Bessemer City

· Seth Williams, wide receiver, Paul Bryant, Auburn

Kansas City Chiefs

· Neil Farrell Jr., defensive tackle, Murphy

· Chris Oladokun, quarterback, Samford

· Justyn Ross, wide receiver, Central-Phenix City

· Irv Smith Jr., tight end, Alabama

· Kadarius Toney, wide receiver, Blount

· Montrell Washington, wide receiver, Samford

Las Vegas Raiders

· Ameer Abdullah, running back, Homewood

· Jakorian Bennett, cornerback, McGill-Toolen

· Carter Bradley, quarterback, South Alabama

· Daniel Carlson, kicker, Auburn

· John Samuel Shenker, tight end, Auburn

· Byron Young, defensive tackle, Alabama

Los Angeles Chargers

· Bradley Bozeman, center, Handley, Alabama

· Justin Eboigbe, defensive lineman, Alabama

· A.J. Finley, safety, St. Paul’s Episcopal

· Josh Harris, long snapper, Auburn

· Alex Leatherwood, offensive lineman, Alabama

· Shane Lee, linebacker, Alabama

· JK Scott, punter, Alabama

· Kimani Vidal, running back, Troy

Los Angeles Rams

· Miller Forristall, tight end, Alabama

· Darious Williams, cornerback, UAB

Miami Dolphins

· Lester Cotton, guard, Central-Tuscaloosa, Alabama

· Jack Driscoll, offensive lineman, Auburn

· Da’Shawn Hand, defensive lineman, Alabama

· Tyreek Hill, wide receiver, West Alabama

· Siran Neal, cornerback, Eufaula, Jacksonville State

· Anthony Schwartz, wide receiver, Auburn

· Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Alabama

· Jaylen Waddle, wide receiver, Alabama

Minnesota Vikings

· DeWayne McBride, running back, UAB

· Nick Mullens, quarterback, Spain Park

· Will Reichard, kicker, Hoover, Alabama

· Dallas Turner, linebacker, Alabama

New England Patriots

· Jake Andrews, center, Stanhope Elmore, Troy

· Javon Baker, wide receiver, Alabama

· Kawaan Baker, wide receiver, South Alabama

· Christian Barmore, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Anfernee Jennings, linebacker, Dadeville, Alabama

· Jonathan Jones, defensive back, Auburn

· Marcus Jones, cornerback, Enterprise, Troy

· Dell Pettus, safety, Sparkman, Troy

· Mikey Victor, cornerback, Alabama State

New Orleans Saints

· Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry, cornerback, Pinson Valley, Alabama

· Monty Rice, linebacker, James Clemens

New York Giants

· Cor’Dale Flott, defensive back, Saraland

· Evan Neal, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Rakeem Nunez-Roches, defensive lineman, Central-Phenix City

· Aaron Robinson, cornerback, Alabama

· Darius Slayton, wide receiver, Auburn

New York Jets

· Tyler Harrell, wide receiver, Alabama

· Jaylen Key, defensive back, UAB/Alabama

· C.J. Mosley, linebacker, Theodore, Alabama

· Jamien Sherwood, linebacker, Auburn

· Lincoln Sefcik, tight end, South Alabama

· Quincy Williams, linebacker, Wenonah

· Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle, Wenonah, Alabama

Philadelphia Eagles

· Reed Blankenship, safety, West Limestone

· James Bradberry, cornerback, Pleasant Grove, Samford

· Landon Dickerson, guard, Alabama

· Bryce Huff, defensive end, St. Paul’s Episcopal

· Jalen Hurts, quarterback, Alabama

· Josh Jobe, cornerback, Alabama

· Terrell Lewis, outside linebacker, Alabama

· Eli Ricks, cornerback, Alabama

· DeVonta Smith, wide receiver, Alabama

· Tyler Steen, offensive lineman, Alabama

· C.J. Uzomah, tight end, Auburn

· Austin Watkins, wide receiver, UAB

Pittsburgh Steelers

· Montravius Adams, defensive tackle, Auburn

· Anthony Averett, cornerback, Alabama

· Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety, Alabama

· Najee Harris, running back, Alabama

· Jeremiah Moon, linebacker, Hoover

· Tyler Murray, linebacker, Troy

· La’Mical Perine, running back, Theodore

· George Pickens, wide receiver, Hoover

· Quez Watkins, wide receiver, Athens

San Francisco 49ers

· Shakel Brown, defensive tackle, Troy

· Chris Hubbard, offensive tackle, UAB

· Cameron Latu, tight end, Alabama

· Darrell Luter Jr., cornerback, South Alabama

Seattle Seahawks

· Derick Hall, outside linebacker, Auburn

· Mike Jackson, cornerback, Spain Park

· DJ James, cornerback, Spanish Fort, Auburn

· Injured reserve: Buddha Jones, nose tackle, Troy

· Jeremiah Pritchett, cornerback, Jackson, Auburn

· Jarran Reed, nose tackle, Alabama

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

· Marcus Banks, safety, Alabama

· Chris Braswell, outside linebacker, Alabama

· K.J. Britt, linebacker, Oxford, Auburn

· Jamel Dean, cornerback, Auburn

· Keenan Isaac, cornerback, Midfield, Alabama State

· Cephus Johnson III, wide receiver, Davidson, South Alabama

· Avery Jones, guard, Auburn

· D.J. Williams, running back, Auburn

Tennessee Titans

· Shyheim Carter, defensive back, Alabama

· Marlon Davidson, defensive tackle, Greenville, Auburn

· Eric Garror, cornerback, McGill-Toolen

· J.C. Latham, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Roger McCreary, cornerback, Williamson, Auburn

· Calvin Ridley, wide receiver, Alabama

· Lachavious Simmons, offensive lineman, Selma

· Malik Willis, quarterback, Auburn

Washington Commanders

· Jonathan Allen, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback, Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn

· Phidarian Mathis, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Daron Payne, defensive tackle, Shades Valley, Alabama

· Jeremy Reaves, defensive back, South Alabama

· Brian Robinson Jr., running back, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Alabama

· Trent Scott, offensive lineman, Lee-Huntsville

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at@AMarkG1.