During the 2023 NFL regular season, three players from Alabama high schools and colleges led the league in prominent statistical categories.

The NFL leaders with Alabama football roots included:

· Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama), who led the NFL in rushing attempts for the fourth time in his career with 280.

· Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama), who led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,799 and tied for the league lead with 13 touchdown receptions.

· Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama), who led the NFL in passing yards with 4,624.

But those league-leading numbers weren’t high enough to be the best in one NFL season by a player from an Alabama high school or college.

The top NFL single-season marks by players from Alabama high schools and colleges, along with the 2023 leaders:

Completions: 437 by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (Athens High School) in 2015. 2023: 388 by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama).

Passing yards: 5,109 by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (Hueytown High School) in 2019. 2023: 4,624 by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama).

Touchdown passes: 35 by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (Auburn) in 2015. 2023: 29 by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama).

Rushing attempts: 378 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2023: 280 by Henry.

Rushing yards: 2,027 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2023: 1,167 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama).

Rushing touchdowns: 27 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2023: 15 by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Receptions: 136 by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2023: 119 by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama).

Receiving yards: 1,871 by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2023: 1,799 by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama).

Receiving touchdowns: 17 by Green Bay Packers end Don Hutson (Alabama) in 1942. 2023: 13 by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama).

Touchdowns: 28 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2023: 15 by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Non-offensive touchdowns: 4 by St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (North Alabama) in 2012. 2023: 1 by Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (Alabama), Indianapolis Colts safety Ronnie Harrison (Alabama), Dallas Cowboys cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville High School, Auburn), Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (Park Crossing High School) and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams (UAB).

Points: 168 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2023: 118 by Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (Fort Payne High School).

Yards from scrimmage: 2,176 by Atlanta Falcons running back Williams Andrews (Auburn) in 1983. 2023: 1,814 by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama).

All-purpose yards: 2,535 by San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James (Auburn) in 1985. 2023: 1,814 by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama).

Kickoff-return yards: 1,468 by Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (Troy) in 2008. 2023: 435 by Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (Saraland High School).

Punt-return yards: 592 by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama) in 2016. 2023: 159 by Tennessee Titans cornerback Eric Garror (McGill-Toolen Catholic High School).

Field goals: 40 by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn) in 2021. 2023: 27 by Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson (Auburn).

Punts: 106 by Green Bay Packers punter David Beverly (Sweet Water High School, Auburn) in 1978. 2023: 75 by Los Angeles Chargers punter JK Scott (Alabama).

Interceptions: 11 by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (Alabama) in 2021. 2023: Four by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (Park Crossing High School) and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams (UAB).

Interception-return yards: 274 by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mark McMillian (Alabama) in 1997. 2023: 72 by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams (UAB).

Solo tackles: 126 by Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Jess Lanier High School, Alabama) in 2006. 2023: 95 by New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (Wenonah High School).

Combined tackles: 168 by New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama) in 2021. 2023: 152 by Mosley.

Forced fumbles: 10 by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2010 and Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis (Alabama A&M) in 2013. 2023: 2 by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (Abbeville High School), Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon (Hoover High School), New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama), Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (Shades Valley High School, Alabama), Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams (UAB), New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (Wenonah High School), New England Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson (Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama) and Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (Elba High School, UAB).

Tackles for loss: 27 by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2008. 2023: 17 by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (Abbeville High School).

Passes defended: 24 by Carolina Panthers cornerback Eric Davis (Anniston High School, Jacksonville State) in 1999 and Washington Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers (Auburn) in 2008. 2023: 19 by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams (UAB).

Sacks: 20 by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Derrick Thomas (Alabama) in 1990 and Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2008. 2023: 17.5 by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (Abbeville High School).

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.