Two Alabama football greats named top bargain-bin NFL free agents

The NFL preseason schedule kicks off in less than a month, and several former Alabama football players remain available on the free agent market. Some are names that are instantly recognizable to Crimson Tide fans.

Bleacher Report recently named two former Alabama stars to a list of seven bargain-bin free agents that could help NFL teams in 2026. Running back Najee Harris made the list, as did cornerback Trevon Diggs.

Harris left Alabama as the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,843 yards between 2017-20, surpassing Derrick Henry’s previous record of 3,591 yards. He was the 24th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft and had four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons to start his pro career.

Due to injuries, Harris played in only three games during his first and only season with the Chargers in 2025. He suffered a torn Achilles in the team’s Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos on Sept. 21.

Moe Moton of Bleacher Report said of the 28-year-old Harris:

“On the back end of his prime years, Harris can still be an early-down contributor in a running back duo or platoon. He’s not an explosive rusher, but his 6’1″, 242-pound frame can be featured in short-yardage and goal-line situations.”

Diggs, meanwhile, remains on the free agent market after playing in nine games total last season between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers.

The former Crimson Tide cornerback from 2016-19 was a second-round pick by the Cowboys in 2020 after totaling four interceptions, 21 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. He had a thrilling 100-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Tennessee in 2019, and an 84-yard pick six against Arkansas the following week.

For his NFL career, Diggs has 20 interceptions, 63 pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 67 games.

“Once a ball hawk in the Cowboys’ secondary, Diggs can rediscover his tip-top form if healthy ahead of the 2026 term. He finished the 2025 season without an interception, but if the six-year veteran makes it through training camp with another club, he could carve out a role in nickel and dime packages.” –Moe Moton, Bleacher Report.

The Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions were listed among potential suitors for Diggs.

Alabama football players still available in NFL free agency

Cam Robinson, offensive tackle

Back in June, ESPN named Robinson the fifth-best overall player in its free agency rankings. A second-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2017 NFL Draft after three years at Alabama, Robinson spent his first seven-plus NFL seasons with the Jags. He played in 11 games last season for the Cleveland Browns.

Jonah Williams, offensive tackle

Williams, who played at Alabama from 2016-18, also made ESPN’s list as the 13th-best overall player remaining in free agency. He was a four-year starter for the Cincinnati Bengals after being drafted 11th overall in 2019. Williams played for the Arizona Cardinals the past two seasons but appeared in just 15 games.

Jayln Armour-Davis, defensive back

The former Alabama cornerback from 2019-21 has played in 30 career NFL games with 13 starts and has four pass breakups and two tackles for loss. He was a fourth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.

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