During the 2022 NFL regular season, five players from Alabama high schools and colleges led the league in prominent statistical categories.

The NFL leaders with Alabama football roots included:

· Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama) with six interceptions.

· Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) with 349 rushing attempts.

· Las Vegas running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama) with 1,653 rushing yards, 2,053 yards from scrimmage and 2,053 all-purpose yards.

· New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise, Troy) with 362 punt-return yards.

· Denver Broncos punter Corliss Waitman (South Alabama) with 96 punts.

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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 after three single-season records were set in 2021, the first year of the 17-game schedule.

The top NFL single-season marks by players from Alabama high schools and colleges, along with the 2022 leaders:

Completions: 437 by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (Athens High School) in 2015. 2022: 306 by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Passing yards: 5,109 by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (Hueytown High School) in 2019. 2022: 3,701 by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Touchdown passes: 35 by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (Auburn) in 2015. 2022: 25 by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama).

Rushing attempts: 378 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2022: 349 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama).

Rushing yards: 2,027 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2022: 1,653 by Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama).

Rushing touchdowns: 27 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2022: 13 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Receptions: 136 by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2022: 110 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. 2022: 1,710 by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama).

Receiving touchdowns: 17 by Green Bay Packers end Don Hutson (Alabama) in 1942. 2022: Nine by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (Alabama).

Touchdowns: 28 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2022: 13 by Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Non-offensive touchdowns: 4 by St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (North Alabama) in 2012. 2022: 2 by New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Points: 168 by Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2022: 137 by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn).

Yards from scrimmage: 2,176 by Atlanta Falcons running back Williams Andrews (Auburn) in 1983. 2022: 2,053 by Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama).

All-purpose yards: 2,535 by San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James (Auburn) in 1985. 2022: 2,053 by Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama).

Kickoff-return yards: 1,468 by Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin (Troy) in 2008. 2022: 645 by New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Punt-return yards: 592 by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (West Alabama) in 2016. 2022: 362 by New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Field goals: 40 by Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn) in 2021. 2022: 34 by Carlson.

Punts: 106 by Green Bay Packers punter David Beverly (Sweet Water High School, Auburn) in 1978. 2022: 96 by Denver Broncos punter Corliss Waitman (South Alabama).

Interceptions: 11 by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (Alabama) in 2021. 2022: Six by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama).

Interception-return yards: 274 by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mark McMillian (Alabama) in 1997. 2022: 94 by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama).

Solo tackles: 126 by Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Jess Lanier High School, Alabama) in 2006. 2022: 99 by New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama).

Combined tackles: 168 by New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama) in 2021. 2022: 159 by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (Auburn High School, Alabama)

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. 2022: 4 by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (Abbeville High School).

Tackles for loss: 27 by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2008. 2022: 18 by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (Shades Valley High School, 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. 2022: 17 by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (Pleasant Grove High School, Samford).

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. 2022: 12 by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (Wenonah High School, Alabama).

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