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Alabama’s 2016 starting Defense in the NFL
Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:33 pm
This is a bit of a re-do of an older thread that I thought I'd go back and add current roles in the league.
Enjoy.
It would have been widely recognized (and probably still should) as the greatest defense to ever grace a college football field. And then Deshaun Watson happened. How good is that guy? Dear lord.
CB Marlon Humphrey - 1st round, 2017 Draft, Starting CB for the Baltimore Ravens
CB Minkah Fitzpatrick - 1st round, 2018 Draft, Starting CB for the Miami Dolphins
SS Ronnie Harrison - 3rd round, 2018 Draft, Starting SS for the Jacksonville Jaguars
FS Eddie Jackson - 4th round, 2017 Draft, Starting FS for the Chicago Bears
OLB - Ryan Anderson - 2nd round, 2017 Draft, Rotational player on the Washington Redskins' deep DL
ILB - Rashan Evans - 1st round, 2018 Draft, Starting LB for the Tennessee Titans
ILB - Reuben Foster - 1st round, 2017 Draft, will eventually be a starting LB for the Washington Redskins
OLB - Tim Williams - 3rd round, 2017 Draft, Rotational player for Baltimore Ravens when healthy
DE - Jonathan Allen - 1st round, 2017 Draft, Starting DE for Washington Redskins
DT - DaRon Payne - 1st round, 2018 Draft, Starting DT for Washington Redskins
DE - Dalvin Tomlinson - 2nd round, 2017 Draft, Starting DE for New York Giants
35-31
Enjoy.
It would have been widely recognized (and probably still should) as the greatest defense to ever grace a college football field. And then Deshaun Watson happened. How good is that guy? Dear lord.
CB Marlon Humphrey - 1st round, 2017 Draft, Starting CB for the Baltimore Ravens
CB Minkah Fitzpatrick - 1st round, 2018 Draft, Starting CB for the Miami Dolphins
SS Ronnie Harrison - 3rd round, 2018 Draft, Starting SS for the Jacksonville Jaguars
FS Eddie Jackson - 4th round, 2017 Draft, Starting FS for the Chicago Bears
OLB - Ryan Anderson - 2nd round, 2017 Draft, Rotational player on the Washington Redskins' deep DL
ILB - Rashan Evans - 1st round, 2018 Draft, Starting LB for the Tennessee Titans
ILB - Reuben Foster - 1st round, 2017 Draft, will eventually be a starting LB for the Washington Redskins
OLB - Tim Williams - 3rd round, 2017 Draft, Rotational player for Baltimore Ravens when healthy
DE - Jonathan Allen - 1st round, 2017 Draft, Starting DE for Washington Redskins
DT - DaRon Payne - 1st round, 2018 Draft, Starting DT for Washington Redskins
DE - Dalvin Tomlinson - 2nd round, 2017 Draft, Starting DE for New York Giants
35-31
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Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:36 pm to Tuscaloosa
They were so much fun to watch. Seemed like every game they scored a TD if not 2.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:37 pm to ItchyandScratchy
It was a great year. Hated how it ended for them. They would have been the undisputed "GOAT" team if they'd won. Looking at the list above, it would be for good reason.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:39 pm to Tuscaloosa
Totally agree. frickin Sarkisian and Jalen's armpunts. I won't even get started. Anyway, they were an awesome defense to watch.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:50 pm to ItchyandScratchy
Redskins certainly thought highly of that Alabama Defense.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 9:52 pm to BROpaneTANK
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Redskins certainly thought highly of that Alabama Defense
Seriously, it's kinda crazy. I think it will pay off for them. If they can find and keep a good healthy quarterback, they'll make some noise.
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Posted on 1/27/19 at 10:06 pm to Tuscaloosa
I feel like there has been a role reversal of sorts. It’s gone from the defense bailing the offense out to the offense bailing the defense out on the regular now.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 10:08 pm to ItchyandScratchy
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frickin Sarkisian and Jalen's armpunts
Your anger should be turned to Joey Freshwater and his inability to be a professional for a few more weeks.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 10:30 pm to 1loyalbamafan
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Your anger should be turned to Joey Freshwater and his inability to be a professional for a few more weeks.
Yes, frick him too. That team was done a disservice. A shame really.
Posted on 1/27/19 at 11:09 pm to Tuscaloosa
Solid truth.
Solid bump.
Solid bump.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 2:56 am to Tuscaloosa
How Ironic. I had just
Finished watching a YouTube video
Of that entire defense and all those
Scores that year. Then see your this
Post.
Finished watching a YouTube video
Of that entire defense and all those
Scores that year. Then see your this
Post.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 7:12 am to Tuscaloosa
Both the 2016 and 2018 teams soon forgotten due to the Big Ole Trophy didn't fly home with them. 28-2.
SEC Champs is OK.
SEC Champs is OK.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 7:28 am to Tuscaloosa
How does Coach Saban find a way to win with this kind of talent? Simply Amazing ??
Posted on 1/28/19 at 7:35 am to Tuscaloosa
Da'Shawn Hand was also in the rotation that year in 2016 and Started for the Detroit Lions.
The 2015 team had every single one of those guys plus Reggie Ragland, Ashawn Robinson, and Jarran Reed.
In 2015 Alabama had a better front 7 than half of the NFL teams.
The 2015 team had every single one of those guys plus Reggie Ragland, Ashawn Robinson, and Jarran Reed.
In 2015 Alabama had a better front 7 than half of the NFL teams.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 8:27 am to Tuscaloosa
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FS Eddie Jackson - 4th round, 2017 Draft, Starting FS for the Chicago Bears
Pretty sure he was out for that game.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 8:28 am to Tuscaloosa
Illegal pick play.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 9:26 am to I Bleed Garnet
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Illegal pick play.
How I imagine 2016 and 2018 U of SC fans...
And seriously what is with the "U of SC"?!? …
But you bring up a great point OP... That defense was loaded. It took some elite talent at the other end to offset the NFL roster yall were carrying....
DW4, Mike Williams, Hunter Renfrow, Jordan Leggett... those was some ballers.
Posted on 1/28/19 at 9:35 am to CivilTiger83
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what is with the "U of SC"?!? …
It's what the University has taken as our image now.
But lets be real,
"we ain't come to play school"
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