Alabama
Alabama tops NFL’s Week 1 census for the eighth season in a row
For the eighth season in the row, Alabama is at the top of the NFL’s annual census of the Week 1 active rosters of its 32 teams.
This year’s total of 61 former Alabama players was 10 more than any other college program had, with Ohio State the runner-up with 51.
In the NFL survey, which was released on Thursday, players counted only for the college program from which they entered the NFL, so New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker, Cleveland Browns guard Javion Cohen, Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts aren’t included in the Crimson Tide’s total. Baker played at UCF, Cohen at Miami (Fla.), Ford at Cincinnati and Hurts at Oklahoma between Alabama and the NFL.
The 61 players are the most during Alabama’s reign, which started with 39 in 2017.
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By position, Alabama has more defensive backs with 13, defensive tackles with eight and running backs with six than any other program and is tied with Southern Cal for the most wide receivers with eight and with North Carolina and Oklahoma for the most quarterbacks with three.
Under the NFL’s system, Hurts counts for Oklahoma, where he completed his career with one season in 2019, and not for Alabama, where he played for three seasons.
The Alabama players at the league-leading positions include:
Defensive backs:
· Jalyn Armour-Davis, Baltimore Ravens
· Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions
· Jordan Battle, Cincinnati Bengals
· Brian Branch, Detroit Lions
· Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys
· Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
· Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens
· Eddie Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
· Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers
· Ga’Quincy “Kool-Aid” McKinstry, New Orleans Saints
· Eli Ricks, Philadelphia Eagles
· Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
· Levi Wallace, Denver Broncos
Defensive tackles:
· Jonathan Allen, Washington Commanders
· Raekwon Davis, Indianapolis Colts
· Da’Shawn Hand, Miami Dolphins
· Phidarian Mathis, Washington Commanders
· Daron Payne, Washington Commanders
· Jarran Reed, Seattle Seahawks
· Dalvin Tomlinson, Cleveland Browns
· Byron Young, Philadelphia Eagles
(Alabama’s count at this defensive position includes only those players who are listed as tackles on their team roster. Justin Eboigbe of the Los Angeles Chargers and Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets, who are listed as defensive linemen but play primarily defensive tackle, and the Carolina Panthers’ LaBryan Ray and A’Shawn Robinson, who are listed as defensive ends in a three-man front, are not included in the count.)
Running backs:
· Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
· Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
· Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
· Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
· Jase McClellan, Atlanta Falcons
· Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders
Wide receivers:
· Jermaine Burton, Cincinnati Bengals
· Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns
· Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns
· John Metchie III, Houston Texans
· Calvin Ridley, Tennesse
· DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
· Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins
· Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions
Quarterbacks:
· Mac Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars
· Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
· Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.
Alabama
This Alabama lakefront castle is now $1 million cheaper than it was
One of Alabama’s most distinctive homes is now a little more affordable.
The Castle at Smith Lake, a stunning house in Cullman County, now has an asking price of $3.9 million – $1 million less than when the house hit the market in the summer of 2023.
It is available through Arc Realty.
Built in 1980, this gated home off County Road 211 in Bremen offers views with a sense of privacy. It can be purchased with six acres, with the option to acquire additional waterfront and wooded acres.
The four-bed, four-bath house occupies 4,974 square feet and has many amenities: three fireplaces, a jetted tub, 9-foot ceilings, walk-in closets, hardwood and stone floors, a butler’s pantry and stone staircase.
There are multiple open decks, grass landings, a gazebo, and a grilling patio.
There’s also a boat dock, fish house, four boat slips with two lifts and an 8,000-square-foot workshop, with four bays and full RV hookup.
You can find out more about the property here.
Alabama
Tornado threat could increase overnight for south Alabama
Francine continued to move inland late Wednesday after making landfall late this afternoon in Louisiana.
Francine moved onshore as a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph winds and has been causing damage and flooding across southeast Louisiana.
A tropical storm warning remained in effect for Alabama’s coastal areas late Wednesday. Wind advisories will also go into effect for most of the rest of the state overnight and into Thursday.
Rain, wind and storms from Francine are expected to track into Alabama overnight, and there will be a threat for tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
Southwest Alabama has a Level 2 out of 5 (slight) risk for severe weather overnight, but things have been on the quiet side as of 9 p.m., with no severe weather warnings issued so far.
The weather service in Mobile is concerned that could change overnight. Those across south Alabama are urged to make sure they have reliable ways to get severe weather warnings overnight if they are issued.
Rain bands were tracking toward the state off the Gulf of Mexico late Wednesday:
The weather service said conditions will become more favorable for tornadoes from late Wednesday through early Thursday morning:
The risk for a few tornadoes will continue into Thursday and will include more of the state. Here’s the severe weather outlook for Thursday:
It will also continue to be windy across the state, with gusts up to 40 mph possible. Winds could cause scattered power outages.
Just over 2,000 power outages were reported as of 9 p.m., and they were mostly in Choctaw County on the Mississippi state line.
Alabama
Behind the Point Spread: Alabama-Wisconsin, Nebraska-UNI and More
There aren’t many marquee match-ups in college football this weekend, but that doesn’t mean there’s no opportunity to take advantage of some games that have value for bettors.
Travis Justice, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Vegas insider Scott Sprietzer are back for another week of Behind The Point Spread. Tonight at 8:00 PM CDT, they dive into four games.
NFL
• Cincinnati at Kansas City
College
• Boston College at Missouri
• Alabama at Wisconsin
• Northern Iowa at Nebraska
Call in at 402-543-5556 and ask your questions about these games or others.
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