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Ten Former Alabama Players Are Selected for the NFL Pro Bowl in 2025

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The University of Alabama continues to solidify its reputation as a premier incubator of NFL talent, with ten former Crimson Tide players earning selections to the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl. This achievement underscores Alabama’s sustained excellence in developing athletes who excel at the professional level.

AFC Selections:

  • Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens): In his fifth Pro Bowl appearance, Henry has enjoyed a career resurgence with the Ravens, amassing 1,783 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns this season, ranking second in both categories league-wide.
  • Jerry Jeudy (WR, Cleveland Browns): Earning his first Pro Bowl nod, Jeudy has achieved career highs with 84 receptions and 1,166 yards, placing him sixth in the NFL for receiving yards.
  • Marlon Humphrey (CB, Baltimore Ravens): Selected for the fourth time, Humphrey has been a defensive stalwart, recording 63 tackles, 14 pass breakups, and a career-high six interceptions, including a pick-six.
  • Patrick Surtain II (CB, Denver Broncos): Achieving his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection, Surtain is a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, with 42 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and four interceptions, one returned for a touchdown.
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick (S, Pittsburgh Steelers): In his fifth Pro Bowl, Fitzpatrick has tallied 93 tackles, four pass breakups, and one interception, maintaining his status as a defensive leader.

NFC Selections:

  • Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions): In his second Pro Bowl, Gibbs has accumulated 1,273 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, along with 486 receiving yards and three touchdown receptions, contributing significantly to the Lions’ 14-2 record.
  •  Josh Jacobs (RB, Green Bay Packers): Making his third Pro Bowl appearance, Jacobs has revitalized his career in Green Bay, rushing for 1,285 yards and 14 touchdowns, and adding 340 receiving yards with one touchdown.
  • Landon Dickerson(G,Philadelphia Eagles):Earning his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection, Dickerson continues to be a cornerstone of the Eagles’ offensive line, providing exceptional protection and run support.
  • Xavier McKinney (S, Green Bay Packers): In his first Pro Bowl, McKinney has recorded 84 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and a career-high seven interceptions, revitalizing his career after joining the Packers this offseason.
  • Brian Branch (S, Detroit Lions): Also a first-time Pro Bowler, Branch has been instrumental in the Lions’ secondary, with 103 tackles, 15 pass breakups, and four interceptions, aiding Detroit’s pursuit of the top NFC playoff seed.

This impressive representation across both conferences highlights Alabama’s comprehensive development of NFL-ready talent. Notably, the presence of three former Alabama running backs in the Pro Bowl underscores the program’s prowess in producing elite offensive playmakers.

The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games, a week-long celebration of player skills culminating in a flag football game between the AFC and NFC, will showcase these athletes’ exceptional talents. Their selections not only reflect individual excellence but also serve as a testament to the University of Alabama’s enduring legacy in collegiate football.

 

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