Alabama Roots: More than 200 players on NFL rosters

There’s a balance to the players with Alabama football roots on current NFL offseason rosters.

There are 31 offensive linemen from Alabama high schools and colleges on NFL teams right now. There are also 31 defensive linemen.

There are 30 wide receivers from Alabama high schools and colleges on NFL teams right now. There are also 30 cornerbacks.

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In all, 212 players with Alabama football roots appear on NFL rosters as the league reaches the beginning of Phase 3 of its offseason program. That’s 7.4 percent of the current players in the league.

The Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles have the most with 12 apiece. The Los Angeles Rams have the fewest with only one.

The players come from 11 state colleges with Alabama providing 83, Auburn 38, UAB 11, South Alabama seven, Samford six, Troy four, Jacksonville State three, Alabama State two and Alabama A&M, North Alabama and West Alabama one apiece.

NFL rosters also contain 95 players from 70 Alabama high schools, with Hoover and Park Crossing placing four alumni apiece in the league.

By roster position, the players from Alabama high schools and colleges in the NFL include 52 defensive backs, 31 defensive linemen, 31 offensive linemen, 30 linebackers, 30 wide receivers, 13 running backs, nine quarterbacks, eight tight ends, three kickers, three punters, one fullback and one long snapper.

During Phase 3, teams are allowed to conduct 10 days of organized team practice activity, often referred to as OTAs. No live contact is permitted, but teams can expand their workouts to include 7-on-7, 9-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.

While these offseason workouts are voluntary, Phase 3 also can include a mandatory minicamp. If players fail to attend those three days of practice, they can be fined.

Twenty NFL teams are holding their first OTA workouts on Monday, with 10 more opening OTAs on Tuesday.

The players from Alabama high schools and colleges on NFL rosters include:

Arizona Cardinals

· Christian Matthew, cornerback, Samford

· Owen Pappoe, linebacker, Auburn

· Lachavious Simmons, offensive lineman, Selma

· Josh Thomas, safety, Montgomery Academy

Atlanta Falcons

· Slade Bolden, wide receiver, Alabama

· Tae Davis, linebacker, Oxford

· DeMarcco Hellams, safety, Alabama

Baltimore Ravens

· Jalyn Armour-Davis, cornerback, St. Paul’s Episcopal, Alabama

· Tykeem Doss, offensive lineman, Aliceville

· Marlon Humphrey, cornerback, Hoover, Alabama

· Tashawn Manning, guard, Auburn

· Jeremiah Moon, outside linebacker, Hoover

· Michael Pierce, defensive tackle, Daphne, Samford

· Kelle Sanders, outside linebacker, UAB

Buffalo Bills

· DJ Dale, defensive tackle, Clay-Chalkville, Alabama

· Damien Harris, running back, Alabama

· Jared Mayden, safety, Alabama

· Siran Neal, cornerback, Eufaula, Jacksonville State

· Tyrell Shavers, wide receiver, Alabama

· Jalen Wayne, wide receiver, Spanish Fort, South Alabama

Carolina Panthers

· Bradley Bozeman, center, Handley, Alabama

· Deonte Brown, guard, Austin, Alabama

· Derrick Brown, defensive tackle, Auburn

· Spencer Brown, running back, Mortimer Jordan, UAB

· Eku Leota, outside linebacker, Auburn

· Camerun Peoples, running back, Clay-Central

· Chandler Wooten, linebacker, Auburn

· Bryce Young, quarterback, Alabama

Chicago Bears

· Travis Bell, defensive lineman, Jeff Davis

· Khari Blasingame, fullback, Buckhorn

· Eddie Jackson, safety, Alabama

· Velus Jones Jr., wide receiver, Saraland

· Alex Leatherwood, offensive lineman, Alabama

· Terrell Lewis, outside linebacker, Alabama

· Darnell Mooney, wide receiver, Gadsden City

Cincinnati Bengals

· Jordan Battle, safety, Alabama

· Allan George, cornerback, Andalusia

· Shedrick Jackson, wide receiver, Hoover, Auburn

· Evan McPherson, kicker, Fort Payne

· Jaylen Moody, linebacker, Alabama

· Tyler Murray, linebacker, Troy

· Irv Smith Jr., tight end, Alabama

· Cam Taylor-Britt, cornerback, Park Crossing

· Jonah Williams, offensive tackle, Alabama

Cleveland Browns

· Amari Cooper, wide receiver, Alabama

· Mohamoud Diabate, linebacker, Auburn High

· Jerome Ford, running back, Alabama

· Anthony Schwartz, wide receiver, Auburn

· Za’Darius Smith, outside linebacker, Greenville

· Dalvin Tomlinson, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Jedrick Wills Jr., offensive tackle, Alabama

· Alex Wright, defensive end, Elba, UAB

Dallas Cowboys

· Trevon Diggs, cornerback, Alabama

· Jalen Tolbert, wide receiver, McGill-Toolen, South Alabama

· Sam Williams, defensive end, Lee-Montgomery

Denver Broncos

· Christopher Allen, outside linebacker, Alabama

· Kareem Jackson, safety, Alabama

· Jerry Jeudy, wide receiver, Alabama

· Drew Sanders, linebacker, Alabama

· Tremon Smith, cornerback, Saks

· Jarrett Stidham, quarterback, Auburn

· Patrick Surtain II, cornerback, Alabama

· Montrell Washington, wide receiver, Samford

Detroit Lions

· Brian Branch, defensive back, Alabama

· Isaiah Buggs, defensive lineman, Alabama

· Jahmyr Gibbs, running back, Alabama

· Brodric Martin, defensive lineman, Northridge, North Alabama

· Ross Pierschbacher, center, Alabama

· Saivion Smith, cornerback, Alabama

· Logan Stenberg, guard, James Clemens

· Starling Thomas V, cornerback, Ramsay, UAB

· Jameson Williams, wide receiver, Alabama

Green Bay Packers

· Anders Carlson, kicker, Auburn

· Grant DuBose, wide receiver, Park Crossing

· Rudy Ford, safety, New Hope, Auburn

· Antonio Moultrie, defensive lineman, UAB

· Kadeem Telfort, offensive tackle, UAB

· Colby Wooden, defensive lineman, Auburn

Houston Texans

· Will Anderson Jr., defensive end, Alabama

· Nico Collins, wide receiver, Clay-Chalkville

· Byron Cowart, defensive lineman, Auburn

· Tank Dell, wide receiver, Alabama A&M

· Christian Harris, linebacker, Alabama

· Tytus Howard, offensive tackle, Monroe County, Alabama State

· Darius Joiner, safety, Handley, Jacksonville State

· John Metchie III, wide receiver, Alabama

· Injured reserve: Taylor Stallworth, defensive tackle, Murphy

· Henry To’oTo’o, linebacker, Alabama

· Jimmie Ward, safety, Davidson

· Kilian Zierer, offensive tackle, Auburn

Indianapolis Colts

· Tony Brown, cornerback, Alabama

· Emil Ekiyor, guard, Alabama

· Ryan Kelly, center, Alabama

· Braden Smith, offensive tackle, Auburn

Jacksonville Jaguars

· Josh Allen, outside linebacker, Abbeville

· Tank Bigsby, running back, Auburn

· Chandler Brewer, offensive lineman, Florence

· DJ Coleman, outside linebacker, Jacksonville State

· Gerrit Prince, tight end, UAB

· Calvin Ridley, wide receiver, Alabama

· Cam Robinson, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Jordan Smith, outside linebacker, UAB

· Daniel Thomas, safety, Lee-Montgomery, Auburn

· Darious Williams, cornerback, UAB

· Darryl Williams, offensive lineman, Bessemer City

· Seth Williams, wide receiver, Paul Bryant, Auburn

Kansas City Chiefs

· La’Mical Perine, running back, Theodore

· Justyn Ross, wide receiver, Central-Phenix City

· Kadarius Toney, wide receiver, Blount

· Prince Tega Wanogho, offensive tackle, Edgewood Academy, Auburn

Las Vegas Raiders

· Ameer Abdullah, running back, Homewood

· Jakorian Bennett, cornerback, McGill-Toolen

· Daniel Carlson, kicker, Auburn

· Neil Farrell Jr., defensive tackle, Murphy

· O.J. Howard, tight end, Autauga Academy, Alabama

· Josh Jacobs, running back, Alabama

· John Samuel Shenker, tight end, Auburn

· Cam Sims, wide receiver, Alabama

· Byron Young, defensive tackle, Alabama

Los Angeles Chargers

· Nathan East, linebacker, McAdory, Samford

· Gerald Everett, tight end, UAB/South Alabama

· AJ Finley, safety, St. Paul’s Episcopal

· Josh Harris, long snapper, Auburn

· JK Scott, punter, Alabama

· Nick Williams, defensive tackle, Minor, Samford

Los Angeles Rams

· Collin Duncan, safety, St. James

Miami Dolphins

· Lester Cotton, guard, Central-Tuscaloosa, Alabama

· Raekwon Davis, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Tyreek Hill, wide receiver, West Alabama

· Noah Igbinoghene, cornerback, Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn

· Malik Reed, outside linebacker, Dothan

· Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Alabama

· Jaylen Waddle, wide receiver, Alabama

Minnesota Vikings

· Cephus Johnson III, wide receiver, Davison, South Alabama

· DeWayne McBride, running back, UAB

· Nick Mullens, quarterback, Spain Park

New England Patriots

· Jake Andrews, center, Stanhope Elmore, Troy

· Christian Barmore, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Malik Cunningham, quarterback, Park Crossing

· Tae Hayes, cornerback, Decatur

· Anfernee Jennings, linebacker, Dadeville, Alabama

· Jonathan Jones, defensive back, Auburn

· Mac Jones, quarterback, Alabama

· Marcus Jones, cornerback, Enterprise, Troy

· Corliss Waitman, punter, South Alabama

· Mack Wilson, outside linebacker, Carver-Montgomery, Alabama

New Orleans Saints

· Kawaan Baker, wide receiver, South Alabama

· Scott Lashley, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Miller Forristall, tight end, Alabama

· Smoke Monday, safety, Auburn

· Jameis Winston, quarterback, Hueytown

New York Giants

· Korey Cunningham, offensive tackle, Montevallo

· Cor’Dale Flott, defensive back, Saraland

· Zyon Gilbert, cornerback, Jeff Davis

· J.C. Hassenauer, center, Alabama

· Bobby McCain, cornerback, Oxford

· Xavier McKinney, safety, Alabama

· Evan Neal, offensive tackle, Alabama

· Rakeem Nunez-Roches, defensive lineman, Central-Phenix City

· Aaron Robinson, cornerback, Alabama

· A’Shawn Robinson, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Darius Slayton, wide receiver, Auburn

New York Jets

· Bryce Huff, defensive end, St. Paul’s Episcopal

· Carl Lawson, defensive end, Auburn

· C.J. Mosley, linebacker, Theodore, Alabama

· Jamien Sherwood, linebacker, Auburn

· C.J. Uzomah, tight end, Auburn

· Quincy Williams, linebacker, Wenonah

· Quinnen Williams, defensive tackle, Wenonah, Alabama

Philadelphia Eagles

· Reed Blankenship, safety, West Limestone

· James Bradberry, cornerback, Pleasant Grove, Samford

· Landon Dickerson, guard, Alabama

· Jack Driscoll, offensive lineman, Auburn

· Jalen Hurts, quarterback, Alabama

· Josh Jobe, cornerback, Alabama

· Nicholas Morrow, linebacker, Huntsville

· Eli Ricks, cornerback, Alabama

· Arryn Siposs, punter, Auburn

· DeVonta Smith, wide receiver, Alabama

· Tyler Steen, offensive lineman, Alabama

· Quez Watkins, wide receiver, Athens

Pittsburgh Steelers

· Montravius Adams, defensive tackle, Auburn

· Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety, Alabama

· Najee Harris, running back, Alabama

· George Pickens, wide receiver, Hoover

· Levi Wallace, cornerback, Alabama

San Francisco 49ers

· Marlon Davidson, defensive lineman, Greenville, Auburn

· Cameron Latu, tight end, Alabama

· Darrell Luter Jr., cornerback, South Alabama

Seattle Seahawks

· Cam Bright, linebacker, Park Crossing

· Derick Hall, outside linebacker, Auburn

· Mike Jackson, cornerback, Spain Park

· Kendall Randolph, guard, Bob Jones, Alabama

· Jarran Reed, defensive tackle, Alabama

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

· K.J. Britt, inside linebacker, Oxford, Auburn

· Carlton Davis, cornerback, Auburn

· Jamel Dean, cornerback, Auburn

· Keenan Isaac, cornerback, Midfield, Alabama State

· Nolan Turner, safety, Vestavia Hills

Tennessee Titans

· Shakel Brown, defensive tackle, Troy

· Shyheim Carter, safety, Alabama

· Eric Garror, defensive back, McGill-Toolen

· Derrick Henry, running back, Alabama

· Roger McCreary, cornerback, Williamson, Auburn

· Monty Rice, linebacker, James Clemens

· Malik Willis, quarterback, Auburn

Washington Commanders

· Jonathan Allen, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Phidarian Mathis, defensive tackle, Alabama

· Daron Payne, defensive tackle, Shades Valley, Alabama

· Jeremy Reaves, defensive back, South Alabama

· Brian Robinson Jr., running back, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Alabama

· Trent Scott, offensive lineman, Lee-Huntsville

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