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For the past few weeks, we’ve been updating the all-time NFL leaders among former Alabama Crimson Tide players, both on offense and defense, with game, single-season and career numbers.
It seems only fair that we do some special-team leaders as well.
Alabama has been especially known for its punters and kickers, although it does have one of each currently in the league with J.K. Scott and Will Reichard. But special teams mean more than the players who kick the ball.
Punt returns: David Palmer 162 (Javier Arenas 106)
Punt-return yards: David Palmer 1,610 (Javier Arenas 1,029)
Punt returns for touchdowns: David Palmer 2 (Tony Namath, Cyrus Jones and Chuck DeShane 1)
Longest punt return: Tony Nathan 86 (Chuck DeShane 81)
Kick returns: David Palmer 145 (Irving Spikes 89)
Kick-return yards: David Palmer 3,274 (Irving Spikes 2,058)
Kick-return TDs: Five players tied with one
Longest kick return: Russ Craft 103 (Willie Shelby 97)
Field goals attempted: David Ray 178 (Tommy Brooker 87)
Field goals made: David Ray 110 (Will Reichard 75)
Extra points attempted: Don Hutson 183 (David Ray 175)
Extra points made: Don Hutson 172 (David Ray 167)
Punts: Chris Mohr 1,152 (JK Scott 503)
Punt yards: Chris Mohr 46,570 (JK Scott 22,905)
Longest punt: JK Scott 83 (Chris Mohr 80)
Points within the 20: Chris Mohr 281 (JK 179)
Punt within 20 percentage: JK Scott 35.6 (Chris Mohr (22.24)
Most punts blocked: Chris Mohr 4 (JK Scott, Greg Gantt, Bobby Luna 3)
Points per game: Will Reichard 8.4 (Don Hutson, David Ray 7.1)
It’s an easy choice this time: Packers safety Xavier McKinney had two interceptions against the Patriots and is tied for the league lead with five. Green Bay won 45-27. He’s the only player in the league with two interceptions in two games this season.
SEASON
Category, Name, Team, Statistic (Second)
Passing yards: Bryce Young 2,197 (Jalen Hurts 933)
Passer rating: Bryce Young 91.3 (Jalen Hurts 84.7)
Passing TDs: Bryce Young 16 (Jalen Hurts 8)
Rushing attempts: Jahmyr Gibbs 177* (Derrick Henry 175)
Rushing yards: Jahmyr Gibbs 847 (Derrick Henry 689)
Rushing TDS: Jahmyr Gibbs 9 (Derrick Henry 8)
Receptions: Jahmyr Gibbs 34 (Jaylen Waddle 29)
Receiving yards: Jameson Williams 437 (DeVonta Smith 310)
Receiving TDs: Jameson Williams 5 (players tied with 2)
Touches: Jahmyr Gibbs 211* (Derrick Henry 187)
Touchdowns scored: Jahmyr Gibbs 11* (Derrick Henry 9)
Total Points: Will Reichard 70 (Jahmyr Gibbs 66)
Passed defended: Marlon Humphrey 9 (Jordan Battle 7)
Interceptions: Xavier McKinney 5*(Jordan Battle 3)
Forced fumbles: Dallas Turner and Quinnen Williams 2
Tackles: Mack Wilson 62 (Minkah Fitzpatrick 53
Tackles for a loss: Quinnen Williams 14*, (Will Anderson Jr. 12)
Sacks: Will Anderson Jr. 9.5* (Dallas Turner 7)
CAREER
Category, Name, Statistic (Second)
Passing yards: Jalen Hurts 18,824 (Tua Tagovailoa 18,200)
Passer rating: Tua Tagovailoa 96.2 (Jalen Hurts 93.8)
Passing TDs: Tua Tagovailoa 120 (Jalen Hurts 118)
Rushing attempts: Derrick Henry 2,837 (Josh Jacobs 1,876)
Rushing yards: Derrick Henry 13,707* (Josh Jacobs 7,878)
Rushing TDs: Derrick Henry 130* (Josh Jacobs 75)
Receptions: DeVonta Smith and Calvin Ridley 411
Receiving yards: Calvin Ridley 5,769 (Jaylen Waddle 5,376)
Receiving TDS: Calvin Ridley 40 (DeVonta Smith 33)
Touches: Derrick Henry 3,038* (Josh Jacobs 2,156)
Touchdowns scored: Derrick Henry 136* (Josh Jacobs 79)
Total points: Derrick Henry 822 (Josh Jacobs 474)
Passes defended: Marlon Humphrey 113 (Trevon Diggs and Minkah Fitzpatrick 63)
Interceptions: Xavier McKinney 24 (Marlon Humphrey 23)
Forced fumbles: Marlon Humphrey 18 (Quinnen Williams 10)
Tackles (combined): Minkah Fitzpatrick 743 (Marlon Humphrey 540)
Tackles for a loss: Quinnen Williams 76 (Jonathan Allen 71)
Sacks: Jonathan Allen 48.5 (Quinnen Williams 46.5)
For the full set of statistics on how the former Crimson Tide players did this week, check out our elaborate Bama in the NFL Week 10 Tracker. It will be updated throughout the weekend until every game is concluded:
New England (5-4) vs. Detroit (6-2) at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany. Alabama fans are well aware that wide receiver Jameson Williams is one of the keys to the Lions offense, but Amon-Ra St. Brown is going to be the player in the spotlight for Detroit. His mother, Miriam, is from Leverkusen, Germany. He’s fluent in German and wears a decal of the German flag on his helmet. Of course, the Lions will go his way to try, but when the Patriots adjust do they then turn more to Williams and running back Jahmyr Gibbs? All three could end up having big days.
We don’t like being repetitive but keep your eye on McKinney again this week. Minnesota (6-2) at Green Bay (6-3) is a huge NFC North game and the Vikings just traded with the Raiders to bring back Kirk Cousins to try and make a postseason run. The quarterback is having a terrific season, but switching gears so fast might cause some issues that McKinney can take advantage of in coverage.
Who was the last former Alabama Crimson Tide players to get traded?
See below for answer
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Thursday, Nov. 12
Commanders at Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon)
Sunday, Nov. 15
Patriots vs. Lions at Munich, Germany, 9:30 a.m. ET (Fox)
Bills at Jets, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Dolphins at Colts, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Chiefs at Falcons, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Vikings at Packers, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Jaguars at Titans, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Texans at Browns, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Panthers at Saints, 1 p.m. ET (Fox)
Rams at Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
Seahawks at Raiders, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
49ers at Cowboys, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox)
Steelers at Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday, Nov. 16
Chargers at Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Byes: Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is the most recent former Alabama Crimson Tide player to be traded in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins sent him to the Denver Broncos on March 18, 2026, along with a fourth-round draft picks, in exchange for three 2026 draft picks, a first-, third-, and fourth-round pick.
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