The 2024 NFL season is in full swing and the league once again littered with former Alabama players. The Crimson Tide had 10 players drafted into the NFL in 2024 and has the highest population of players in the league with 61 currently on active rosters.

Each week, Tide Illustrated will break down the top performances of former Crimson Tide players in the NFL along with a roundup of all former Alabama players in the pros.

Week 16 saw Derrick Henry finish with over 150 rushing yards for the fourth time this season. The elite former Tide running back had 162 yards on 24 carries for the Baltimore Ravens in their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Henry is currently No. 2 in the NFL in rushing with 1,636 yards.

Fellow running back Jahmyr Gibbs also had an outstanding game on the ground, continuing a strong season for the Detroit Lions. Gibbs had his third game with over 100 rushing yards, finishing with 109 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had a solid outing last week, completing 17 of 26 passes for 158 yards, 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. Young also added a score on the ground. Fellow former Tide QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones also tossed touchdown passes while Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford had a score on the ground. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley had his best performance in over a month with five catches for 78 yards and a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

Several Alabama players on the defensive side of the ball also stood out last week. Rookie linebacker Dallas Turner logged his first NFL interception in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks. Former Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick also had his first pick of the season along with six tackles and a pair of pass deflections for the Steelers.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch had double-digit tackles for a second game in a row, racking up 12 in the Lions’ 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears. Carolina Panthers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson, Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe and Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris all had seven tackles in their respective games. Robinson and Harris as well as Seahawks DT Jarran Reed all had sacks and Reed had a productive outing with four tackles a forced fumble and a pass deflection against the Vikings.

“Waymo” put up a performance reminiscent of his Alabama days in the Lions 34-17 win over the Chicago Bears. The former Crimson Tide standout had a career-high 143 receiving yards and a touchdown on five receptions, along with seven rushing yards on one attempt.

Williams’ highlight moment came in the second quarter when Jared Goff launched a deep pass to the former Alabama receiver. Streaking wide open on a go route, Williams secured the ball around the 30-yard line and jogged untouched into the end zone for an 82-yard score.

He capped off the play with a celebratory “Kodak bop” dance, coined by rapper Kodak Black. To Williams' contempt, the celebration was not caught by the TV broadcast, prompting the Lions' social media team to step in.

Williams has been a big play machine for the Lions this season. His 82-yard score Sunday tied the franchise record for the most touchdown catches of 60-plus yards in a single season. Williams' three scores match the marks set by Cloyce Box (1952, 1950) and John Greene (1945) in Lions history.

At 12-2, the Lions hold control of their destiny as the NFC's top seed. They face a road test against San Francisco in Week 17 before hosting the Vikings in Week 18. The Minnesota game could serve as a de facto showdown for the No. 1 seed between the division rivals, who currently share the same records.

The Bengals' defense has had a tough year, ranking in the bottom ten in total defense, passing defense, scoring defense and red zone defense. However, safety Jordan Battle made a positive impact play in Cincinnati’s 24-6 victory over the Browns in Week 16.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Browns looked to narrow an 11-point Bengals lead with Jameis Winston leading the offense into the red zone. Winston dropped back on third-and-seven from the Cincinnati nine-yard line and lobbed a pass intended for tight end David Njoku. Instead, the ball found its way into the hands of Battle, who snagged his first interception of the season.

Battle, who has recorded an interception every season since his rookie year in Cincinnati and during his time at Alabama, was on the brink of his first entire season without a takeaway. Fortunately for the former All-American, he extended the streak in 2024 and helped keep the Bengals’ slim playoff hopes alive. Battle also lead the Bengals in tackles with six to help secure a comfortable victory and keep Cincinnati in the hunt for a playoff spot.

Here's how other former Alabama players performed last week.

Arizona Cardinals

LB Mack Wilson: Inactive against the Panthers.

OL Jonah Williams: Started at tackle, played 40 snaps on offense

Baltimore Ravens

RB Derrick Henry: 24 carries for 162 yards, 2 catches for 27 yards against the Steelers.

CB Jalyn Armour-Davis: Inactive.

Buffalo Bills

WR Amari Cooper: 1 catch for 10 yards against the Patriots.

S Kareem Jackson: 1 tackle.

Carolina Panthers

QB Bryce Young: 17 of 26 for 158 yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 carries for 68 yards, 1 touchdown, sacked 3 times for 9 yards against the Cardinals.

DT A’Shawn Robinson: 7 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack.

DE LaBryan Ray: 4 tackles.

Cincinnati Bengals

S Jordan Battle: 7 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception (no return) against the Browns.

WR Jermain Burton: 2 kickoff returns for 49 yards with a 24.5 average and a long of 28.

Cleveland Browns

WR Jerry Jeudy: 2 catches for 20 yards against the Bengals.

RB Jerome Ford: 11 carries for 92 yards, 1 touchdown, 5 catches for 39 yards.

DT Dalvin Tomlinson: 1 quarterback hit.

Denver Broncos

CB Patrick Surtain II: 4 tackles against the Chargers.

CB Levi Wallace: Inactive.

Detriot Lions

RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 23 carries for 109 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 catches for 45 yards against the Bears.

WR: Jameson Williams: 5 catches for 143 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 carry for 7 yards.

S Brian Branch: 12 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 quarterback hit, 1 pass deflection.

CB Terrion Arnold: 6 tackles, 1 pass deflection.

Green Bay Packers

RB Josh Jacobs: 13 carries for 69 yards, 1 touchdown, 4 catches for 38 yards against the Saints.

S Xavier McKinney: 2 tackles, 1 pass deflection.

Houston Texans

WR John Metchie: Inactive against the Kansas City Chiefs.

TE Irv Smith Jr.: Played 18 snaps on offense.

DE Will Anderson Jr.: 2 tackles, 2 quarterback hits.

LB Henry To’o To’o: 10 tackles, 1 for loss.

LB Christian Harris: 7 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack.

Indianapolis Colts

DT Raekwon Davis: Played 13 snaps on defense against the Titans.

DB Ronnie Harrison: Played 1 snap on defense.

C Ryan Kelly: Started at center, played 62 snaps on offense.

Jacksonville Jaguars

QB Mac Jones: 25 of 39 for 247 yards, 1 touchdown, sacked once for 11 yards against the Raiders.

Los Angeles Chargers

OL Bradley Bozeman: Started at center, played 65 snaps on offense against the Broncos.

P JK Scott: 3 punts for 125 yards with a 41.7 average and a long of 46.

Miami Dolphins

QB Tua Tagovailoa: 22 of 34 for 215 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 carries for -1 yards, 1 fumble (not lost) against the San Francisco 49ers.

WR Jaylen Waddle: Inactive.

DT Da'Shawn Hand: 1 tackle.

Minnesota Vikings

OL Cam Robinson: Started at tackle, played 66 snaps on offense against the Seahawks.

LB Dallas Turner: 3 tackles, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception (4-yard return).

K Will Reichard: 2 of 2 on field goal attempts, 3 of 3 on extra points.

New England Patriots

LB Anfernee Jennings: 2 tackles against the Bills.

RG Lester Cotton: Played 5 snaps on offense.

New Orleans Saints

CB Kool-Aid McKinstry: 3 tackles against the Packers.

New York Giants

OL Evan Neal: Started at tackle, played 59 snaps on offense against the Falcons.

New York Jets

DT Quinnen Williams: Inactive against the Los Angeles Rams.

Philadelphia Eagles

QB Jalen Hurts: 1 of 4 for 11 yards, 3 carries for 41 yards against the Commanders.

WR DeVonta Smith: 6 catches for 51 yards.

LG Landon Dickerson: Started at guard, played 74 snaps on offense.

CB Eli Ricks: Inactive.

Pittsburgh Steelers

RB Najee Harris: 9 carries for 42 yards against the Ravens.

S Minkah Fitzpatrick: 6 tackles, 2 pass deflections, 1 interception (25-yard return).

Seattle Seahawks

DT Jarran Reed: 4 tackles, 1 for loss, 2 quarterback hits, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass deflection against the Vikings.

CB Josh Jobe: 7 tackles, 1 pass deflection.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

LB Chris Braswell: Played 2 snaps on defense against the Cowboys.

Tennessee Titans

WR Calvin Ridley: 3 catches for 78 yards, 1 touchdown against the Colts.

OL JC Latham: Started at tackle, played 61 snaps on offense.

Washington Commanders

RB Brian Robinson Jr.: 10 carries for 24 yards, 2 catches for 17 yards, 2 fumbles lost against the Eagles.

DT Daron Payne: 3 tackles, 1 for loss.

DT Phidarian Mathis: Inactive.

Practice squad players

Bengals — S Jaylen Key

Bills — S Kareem Jackson

Ravens — OL Darrian Dalcourt

Injured reserve/suspension

Browns CB Tony Brown — Played on IR Oct. 29 with a foot injury, LT Jedrick Wills Jr. — Placed on IR Dec. 7 with a knee injury.

Commanders DT Jonathan Allen — Placed on IR Oct. 16 with a pectoral injury.

Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs — Placed on IR Dec. 21 with a knee injury

Eagles DT Byron Young — Placed on IR Oct. 25 with a hamstring injury.

Falcons RB Jase McClellan — Placed on IR Dec. 11 with a knee injury

Falcons S DeMarcco Hellams — Placed on IR Aug. 27 with an ankle injury.

Jets LB CJ Mosley — Placed on IR Dec. 7 with a neck injury.

Patriots DT Christian Barmore — Placed on non-football illness list Dec. 19 after experiencing "recurring symptoms.” Barmore was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list in July after being diagnosed and treated for blood clots before returning to the field in November.