During the 2024 NFL regular season, four statistical categories were led by players from Alabama high schools and colleges. But even the league leaders couldn’t top the established single-season standards established by players with Alabama football roots in the past.

The NFL leaders from Alabama high schools and colleges included:

· Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama) and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) tied for the NFL lead with 16 rushing touchdowns apiece.

· Gibbs led the NFL with 20 touchdowns (16 rushing and four receiving).

· Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (Alabama) led the NFL with 132 interception-return yards. He had 4 more yards than Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (Alabama).

· New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (Auburn) led the NFL with 98 solo tackles.

Henry’s 1,911 rushing yards in 2024 rank 11th on the NFL’s all-time single-season list. But he didn’t lead the league in rushing because Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley turned in the ninth 2,000-yard rushing season in league history. Henry also didn’t break the Alabama-roots single-season record because he had the eighth 2,000-yard rushing season in league history in 2020.

Henry also had the fifth season with more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage by a player from an Alabama or high school in 2024, but the Alabama-roots single-season record set in 1983 by William Andrews (Auburn) stood up through a 41st campaign.

The top NFL single-season marks by players from Alabama high schools and colleges, along with the 2024 leaders:

Completions: 437 by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (Athens High School) in 2015. 2024: 376 by Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (Pinson Valley High School, Auburn).

Passing yards: 5,109 by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (Hueytown High School) in 2019. 2024: 3,775 by Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (Pinson Valley High School, Auburn).

Touchdown passes: 35 by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (Auburn) in 2015. 2024: 29 by Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (Pinson Valley High School, Auburn).

Rushing attempts: 378 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2024: 325 by Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

Rushing yards: 2,027 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2024: 1,921 by Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

Rushing touchdowns: 27 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2024: 16 by Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama) and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (Alabama).

Receptions: 136 by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2024: 90 by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (Alabama).

Receiving yards: 1,871 by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2024: 1,229 by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (Alabama).

Receiving touchdowns: 17 by Green Bay Packers end Don Hutson (Alabama) in 1942. 2024: Eight by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (Alabama).

Touchdowns: 28 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2024: 20 by Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama).

Non-offensive touchdowns: Four by St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (North Alabama) in 2012. 2024: One by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Derick Hall (Auburn), Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (Hoover High School, Alabama), Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (Alabama), Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (Park Crossing High School), Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (Davidson High School) and Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (Alabama).

Points: 168 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2024: 125 by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn).

Yards from scrimmage: 2,176 by Atlanta Falcons running back Williams Andrews (Auburn) in 1983. 2024: 2,114 by Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (Alabama).

All-purpose yards: 2,535 by San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James (Auburn) in 1985. 2024: 2,114 by Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (Alabama).

Kickoff-return yards: 1,468 by Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (Troy) in 2008. 2024: 388 by Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (Alabama).

Punt-return yards: 592 by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama) in 2016. 2024: 386 by New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Field goals: 40 by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn) in 2021. 2024: 34 by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson.

Punts: 106 by Green Bay Packers punter David Beverly (Sweet Water High School, Auburn) in 1978. 2024: 72 by Los Angeles Chargers punter JK Scott (Alabama).

Interceptions: 11 by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (Alabama) in 2021. 2024: Eight by Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (Alabama).

Interception-return yards: 274 by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mark McMillian (Alabama) in 1997. 2024: 132 by Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (Alabama).

Solo tackles: 126 by Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Jess Lanier High School, Alabama) in 2006. 2024: 98 by New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (Auburn).

Combined tackles: 168 by New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama) in 2021. 2024: 158 by New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (Auburn).

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. 2024: Four by New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (Wenonah High School).

Tackles for loss: 27 by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2008. 2024: 16 by Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama).

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. 2024: 17 by Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson (Spain Park High School).

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. 2024: 11 by Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama).

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