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Several Alabama players declare for NFL Draft

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Four University of Alabama football players announced at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that they will forego their senior seasons to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. Alabama’s NFL early entrants, Christian Barmore, Mac Jones, Patrick Surtain II and Jaylen Waddle declare for the draft. Dylan Moses would later do the same by making his announcement on…

Chicago Bears Pick Former Selma High Player in NFL Draft

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A small town Dallas County farm boy will soon be headed to the big city — with a chance to live out his dream of playing pro football in the NFL. Twenty-three year old Lachavious Simmons is a monster of a man. He stands 6’5″ — weighs 315 lbs — with a 7 foot wingspan….

Miami Dolphins Have Selected Tua Tagovailoa as the Fifth Pick in the NFL Draft

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Regardless of the hip injury that Tua Tagovailoa suffered from during a game against Mississippi State in November, The Miami Dolphins have decided to make the Alabama quarterback the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft. The Dolphins hope Tagovailoa can become a franchise quarterback and the centerpiece of their rebuilding effort that began a year ago. They were undeterred…

Former Lee Star Henry Ruggs Officially Declares for NFL Draft

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Former Lee (Montgomery) Generals star Henry Ruggs officially declares for the NFL Draft.  "I will do something GREAT, I will be something GREAT‼️???????? #LetsRyde1️⃣1️⃣ https://t.co/K71blz8vND pic.twitter.com/HvLXkSTy7P — HJR III™???? (@__RUGGS) January 6, 2020 The former 5-star receiver made the decision to forego his season at Alabama to enter the 2020 draft. He made the announcement via Twitter/The Players’ Tribune. Ruggs…

Tua Tagovailoa Will Enter 2020 NFL Draft

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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says is entering the NFL draft. He made the announcement this morning at a news conference in Tuscaloosa that Alabama News Network carried Live. Alabama head coach Nick Saban was also at the news conference and introduced Tagovailoa as he made his decision. WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Alabama News Network on Facebook Tagovailoa had surgery on his…