re: Bama in the NFL: 2015 Edition

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New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower is the best blitzer in the NFL in the judgment of Pro Football Focus, an NFL film-grading web site.

Pro Football Focus has handed out its 2015 season superlatives, and Hightower topped the blitzer category, even though the former Alabama All-American's sack total was 3.5. According to PFF's statistics, though, Hightower was able to affect the quarterback on about 20 percent of his blitzes.

Other former Alabama players cited in the ratings included New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram, the runner-up for most elusive runner; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, the second runner-up for offensive player of the year; and Denver Broncos guard Evan Mathis, the second runner-up for best run blocker.

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