TLDR: Alabama football showcased its prowess once again in the 2024 NFL Draft, with an impressive tally of 10 Crimson Tide athletes selected. The draft commenced on Thursday and wrapped up by Saturday, positioning Alabama just behind Michigan and Texas, who saw 13 and 11 players drafted, respectively. The first-round selections included standouts like JC Latham, who was the seventh pick by the Titans, followed by edge rusher Dallas Turner at 17th to the Vikings, and corner Terrion Arnold at 24th to the Lions. Day two saw more Alabama talent picked, including Kool-Aid McKinstry at 41st to the Saints and others, with Justin Eboigbe reconvening with his college coach Jim Harbaugh at the Chargers. The latter parts of the draft continued the Tide’s success with Jase McClellan, Will Reichard, and Jalen Key, who earned the title of Mr. Irrelevant with the Jets. Darrian Dalcourt also found a new team post-draft, signing with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent.

Alabama football has once again demonstrated its might in the NFL Draft, picking up its sixth instance in eight years of sending double-digit players to the pros. The 2024 NFL Draft was a cracker of an event, with 10 Alabama players getting the nod, placing the Crimson Tide just after Michigan’s 13 and Texas’ 11 drafted individuals. This continual show of strength keeps Alabama firmly as a powerhouse in college football, similar to how good ol’ Southern hospitality stays welcoming.

In the initial round, Alabama’s athletes hogged the spotlight as usual, with right tackle JC Latham catching the eye of the Tennessee Titans as the seventh overall choice. Showing their mettle further were edge rusher Dallas Turner, heading to the Minnesota Vikings at 17th, and cornerback Terrion Arnold signing with the Detroit Lions at the 24th pick. These early selections underline Alabama’s perpetual talent pipeline fortified by solid mentorship under Coach Nick Saban.

As day two rolled on, the Tide kept the momentum rolling with three more players getting their NFL dreams kick-started. Some folks were surprised to see Kool-Aid McKinstry get taken by the New Orleans Saints as the 41st pick, though many had pegged him for a first-round finish. Alongside him, Chris Braswell embarked on a new journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while Jermaine Burton found his new home with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Then, the drafts on the final day saw fresh talent like Justin Eboigbe reunite with college ball coach Jim Harbaugh at the Chargers. Jase McClellan packed his bags for the Falcons while the NCAA’s prolific scorer Will Reichard went to the Vikings. Bringing up the rear, Jalen Key was chosen Mr. Irrelevant by the New York Jets. Not to be outdone, Darrian Dalcourt snagged an opportunity with the Baltimore Ravens, proving that Alabama’s recruiting and coaching prowess continues to pave paths to the NFL.