Photo by Four Alabama Football Players Selected on Final Day of 2024 NFL Draft
The University of Alabama football program had 10 total former players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Justin Eboigbe (No. 105, Los Angeles Chargers) in the fourth round, Jase McClellan (No. 186, Atlanta Falcons) and Will Reichard (No. 203, Minnesota Vikings) in the sixth round and Jaylen Key (No. 257, New York Jets) who heard his name called with the final pick of the draft, as the event concluded Saturday afternoon.
The Crimson Tide had 10 total players selected across three days of this year’s NFL Draft. Eboigbe (DL), McClellan (RB), Reichard (PK) and Key (S) joined offensive tackle JC Latham (No. 7, Titans), outside linebacker Dallas Turner (No. 17, Vikings), cornerback Terrion Arnold (No. 24, Lions), cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 41, Saints) outside linebacker Chris Braswell (No. 57, Buccaneers) and wide receiver Jermaine Burton (No. 80, Bengals) as part of the Tide’s nine-man 2024 NFL Draft class.
With its 10 selections across the three days, Alabama has now had at least seven draft picks for 13 straight years (2012-present).
Draft Notes
- Since 2009, Alabama has produced 133 draft picks, the most by any college football program during that span.
- Alabama’s 10 drafted players in 2023 tied for the second-most in school history (UA had 10 drafted players in 1945, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023)
Alabama’s 2024 NFL Draft Recap
| Player | Rd. | Pick | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC Latham | 1 | 7 | Tennessee Titans |
| Dallas Turner | 1 | 17 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Terrion Arnold | 1 | 24 | Detroit Lions |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | 2 | 41 | New Orleans Saints |
| Chris Braswell | 2 | 57 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Jermaine Burton | 3 | 80 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Justin Eboigbe | 4 | 105 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Jase McClellan | 6 | 186 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Will Reichard | 6 | 203 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Jaylen Key | 7 | 257 | New York Jets |
Justin Eboigbe, Defensive Lineman (No. 105 | Los Angeles Chargers)
Eboigbe returned to full health in 2023 to play a key role on the Tide defense. He ranked fourth on UA with 64 total tackles, including 11.5 for loss (-40 yards) and seven sacks (-40 yards), while adding four quarterback hurries and a pass breakup.
Jase McClellan, Running Back (No. 186 | Atlanta Falcons)
A four-year contributor at running back, McClellan finished his Crimson Tide career with 1,981 yards to rank 24th on Alabama’s all-time rushing yards list.
Will Reichard, Placekicker (No. 203 | Minnesota Vikings)
One of the most reliable placekickers in college football history, Reichard leaves Tuscaloosa as the NCAA’s career points leader with 547 thanks to 84 field goals and 295 PATs.
Jaylen Key, Defensive Back (No. 257 | New York Jets)
Key earned a starting spot in the Alabama secondary in 2023 after transferring in from UAB. He started 12 games at safety last season, recording 60 total tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-2 yards).
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