Jerry Jeudy could thrive as Russell Wilson is now his quarterback with the Denver Broncos, while the sportsbook has Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions tied for ninth in NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds. Jaylen Waddle of the Miami Dolphins and DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles were among the leading rookie receivers in 2021, and they could each just be scratching the surface. Rookie John Metchie was diagnosed with leukemia.Įven with all these changes, the list of ex-Tide receivers projected to do impressive things in the NFL picks this season is not short. Jones’ former Atlanta Falcons teammate, Calvin Ridley, has been suspended (gambling). It has been quite the eventful off-season for former Alabama wide receivers.Īmari Cooper was traded by the Dallas Cowboys to the Cleveland Browns, Julio Jones landed in Tampa Bay as another weapon for quarterback Tom Brady. However, he is joining a crowded backfield with the Washington Commanders. The latest former Alabama back to be drafted is ’22 third-round pick Brian Robinson. Mark Ingram, back with the New Orleans Saints, might be more of a situational runner these days, but still can compile the yards.

Kenyan Drake, also from ‘Bama, is another back who could lessen Jacobs’ workload. Some think that might start in the near future, perhaps this season. Josh Jacobs has a lot of tread on his tires with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, it is a good guess that Damien Harris is the back that the offense is built around in 2022. It is always hard to predict what New England Patriots’ coach Bill Belichick does with his running backs. Second-year back Najee Harris could become the next great lead back for the Pittsburgh Steelers after some mixed results as a rookie. It wouldn’t be a shock is he’s there again. When the discussion includes four players who could each run for more than 1,000 yards this season, it’s clear this is the position deserving of the top.ĭerrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans was on pace for a historic season that would have made him one of the favored MVP candidates before injury cost him the second half of 2021. Here’s a breakdown of the storylines involving Alabama products currently in the NFL. He won’t be the only Alabama product in line for individual honors in 2022. The NFL predictions list running back Derrick Henry as the current leader in the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award odds.

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