Nick Saban has now sent a total of 33 players from Alabama to the 1st round of the NFL Draft, a total which likely no other football coach will surpass.
- Alabama football had four former players selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft
- Tagovailoa No. 5 to Miami, Wills No. 10 to Cleveland., Ruggs No. 12 to LV Raiders, and Jeudy going No. 15 to Denver
- Alabama has now had 33 players selected in the first round of the last 12 NFL Drafts
- Saban becomes the first college head coach in the NFL's common draft era to produce a first-round pick at every non-specialist position.
In the video below we examine why Nick Saban is the first round draft king
Complete list of 1st round draft picks under Nick Saban during his tenure at Alabama
Alabama in the NFL Draft - Round 1
15th- WR Jerry Jeudy drafted by Denver. He is the fourth Alabama player selected and the second receiver. Jeudy's selection means Alabama has now tied an NFL record last set in the 1946 draft.
12th- WR Henry Ruggs drafted by the Raiders. He is the third Alabama player selected and the first wide receiver.
10th- OT Jedrick Wills Jr. drafted by Cleveland. He is the second Alabama player selected and the second offensive lineman.
5th- QB Tua Tagovailoa drafted by Miami. He is the first Alabama player selected and the second quarterback.
