Now only days from the first Sunday of the 2025 season, the NFL has officially finalized its’ annual “Top 100” list, a group that is loaded with former Alabama Crimson Tide players.
A list voted on by the players, the Top 100 is a ranking of the best players in the NFL today, combining each position and team across the league into one.
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When taking a look at the final list as well, just which former Alabama players are considered among professional football’s best entering the 2025 season?
Here is every former Alabama player listed in the NFL Top 100 entering the 2025 season, as well as where.
Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback – Miami Dolphins
Aug 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) reacts before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
A one-time Pro Bowl selection, Tagovailoa enters his sixth season with the Miami Dolphins this fall as the starting quarterback once again. The former first round pick is coming off a shortened 2024 season in which Tagovailoa played in 11 games for Miami, completing a NFL leading 72.9% of passes for 2,867 yards and a 19:7 TD:INT ratio, while also rushing for 49 yards on 17 attempts.
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Quinnen Williams, Defensive Tackle – New York Jets
Jul 25, 2025; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) warms up during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Williams is back for his seventh season in the NFL, each of which have come with the New York Jets. Last season, the former top five pick made his third consecutive Pro Bowl by posting 37 tackles, eight TFL, and six sacks across 16 games.
Jerry Jeudy, Wide Receiver – Cleveland Browns
Jul 26, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) runs a drill during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Coming off likely the greatest season of his NFL career so far, Jeudy is back for year two with the Cleveland Browns this fall. Making the first Pro Bowl of his career, Jeudy hauled in a career-high 90 receptions for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games.
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Will Anderson Jr., Defensive End – Houston Texans
Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) on the sideline during the game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Anderson is entering his third NFL season as a member of the Houston Texans, already cemented as one of the top pass rushers in the league. Across 14 games a year ago, the former NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year compiled 37 tackles, 16 TFL, and 11 sacks for the Texans.
Josh Jacobs, Running Back – Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs through a drill during practice on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
In what was his first season in Green Bay, Jacobs had one of the top seasons of his now seven-year NFL tenure last fall. Making his third Pro Bowl appearance, Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns across 301 attempts across 17 games, while also hauling in 36 receptions for 342 yards and one more score.
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Xavier McKinney, Safety – Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney (29) celebrates with cornerback Carrington Valentine (24) after intercepting a pass against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen during their game on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was McKinney’s seventh interception of the season.
Coming off likely the best season of his NFL career, McKinney is back for year two with the Green Bay Packers in 2025. A year ago, McKinney was a Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection for the first time in his now six-year NFL career after posting 88 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and eight interceptions across 17 games a year ago.
Jahmyr Gibbs, Running Back – Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) makes ac catch at practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Already a two-time Pro Bowl selection, Gibbs is entering his third NFL season this fall as a member of the Detroit Lions. The former first round pick started 4-of-17 games a year ago for the Lions in which Gibbs rushed for 1,412 yards and a NFL leading 16 touchdowns on 250 attempts, while also hauling in 52 catches for 517 yards and four more scores.
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Jalen Hurts, Quarterback – Philadelphia Eagles
Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws the ball as he warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
After helping lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl a year ago, Hurts is back for his sixth season with the team this fall. Hurts, a two-time Pro Bowl selection who also won Super Bowl MVP, completed 68.7% of passes a year ago with 2,903 yards and an 18:5 TD:INT ratio across 15 games, while also rushing for 630 yards and 14 scores on 150 attempts.
Patrick Surtain II, Cornerback – Denver Broncos
Jul 24, 2025; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during Denver Broncos Training Camp. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
There were two Alabama players voted into the Top 10 players overall entering the 2025 season, the first of which is Surtain. A three-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro selection, Surtain is coming off a stellar season in which, during year four with the Denver Broncos, compiled 45 tackles, one TFL, and four interceptions to win 2024 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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Derrick Henry, Running Back – Baltimore Ravens
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Alabama’s highest ranking NFL player in the 2025 preseason Top 100 is Henry, who enters his second season with the Baltimore Ravens after joining the team a year ago. A five-time Pro Bowl and one-time All-Pro selection, Henry had one of the top seasons of his now 10-year NFL career a year ago with Baltimore, rushing for 1,921 yards and a NFL leading 16 touchdowns across 17 games, while also hauling in 19 receptions for 193 yards and two more scores.
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