USA TODAY International Edition
Alabama ’ 17 team ties record
Alabama football tied an alltime NFL draft milestone Saturday when long snapper Thomas Fletcher was drafted in the sixth round. With Fletcher’s selection, the 2017 Crimson Tide tied the 2001 Miami Hurricanes for most players drafted from the same college roster. Fletcher became the 38th player taken from the 2017 Alabama roster, while Miami 2001 also had 38.
Alabama could still pass the Hurricanes' historic team. Two potential draft picks from the 2017 roster – running back Brian Robinson Jr. and defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis – are returning next season.