Bama in the NFL

by TopDaddy on Aug 31, 2010 2:32 PM CDT

I don't know about any of you, but I've always been interested in keeping up with our former players and see how they are doing at the next level relative to how they stacked up for the Tide. However, it can be difficult to find a Bama player when watching your typical game due to the fact that only 5 of the current 32 Bama players in the NFL are skill position players. Therefore, I've compiled a list of our former players and their current teams, so that when you find yourself catching the occasional professional game, you can be on the lookout for some of the guys that helped to shape our Saturdays of yesteryear.

This is only a list of those that made it on the 2 deep charts (for the sake of anticipated meaningful playing time):

Atlanta: Mike Johnson - 2nd string Guard

Arizona: Rashad Johnson - 2nd string Corner

Baltimore: Jarret Johnson - 1st string Linebacker; Le'Ron McClain - 1st string Fullback

Chicago: Mark Anderson - 1st string Defensive End

Cincinatti: Evan Mathis - 2nd string Guard; Antwan Odom - 2nd string Defensive End (will be first if he can successfully return from injury); Andre Smith - 2nd string Tackle

Green Bay: Charlie Peprah - 2nd string Safety

Houston: Antoine Caldwell - 2nd string Guard; Kareem Jackson - 1st string Corner; DeMeco Ryans - 1st string Linebacker

Kansas City: Javier Arenas - 1st string PR/KR, 2nd string Corner; Tim Castille - 2nd string Fullback; Brodie Croyle - 2nd string Quarterback; Wallace Gilberry - 2nd string Defensive End;

Jacksonville: Justin Smiley - 2nd string Guard

New Orleans: Roman Harper - 1st string Safety

Oakland: Orlando McCain - 1st string Linebacker

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Ahem....Orlando McClain?

Is that you Verne? Kidding, thanks for the list, I like to try to keep up with these guys. Btw, Kareem intercepted Romo the other night. (2:05 mark)

"He grabbed his ear and tried to yank it from his head. His teammates stopped him and his managers bandaged him … He wanted to tear off his own ear so he could keep playing." - Tennessee tackle Bull Bayer regarding Alabama player Hargrove Van de Graaff and the 1913 Alabama vs. Tennessee game.

by Thomas Walker Esq on Aug 31, 2010 3:10 PM CDT reply actions

Thought that was the last time I'd get to say (type) Orlando McCain...

so I had to take advantage.

Saw that pick. Fell into his lap off the deflection, but almost turned it into 6. Pretty impressive 60 yard dash but ran out of gas and got bird-dogged by a flanker.

"There's a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success" - Coach Bryant

by TopDaddy on Aug 31, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I saw that and he ran it back 60 yards. Also DeMeco recovered a fumble for a bunch of yards.

Bama's Pluck and Grit have Writ Her Name in Crimson Flame

by TideFanAtlanta on Aug 31, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions

This is why no one should root for both a college and a pro team.

That play made me very happy and very sad, all at once.

"Only the strong survive, but the strong still get their ass whipped." -Nick Saban

by TexaninNYC on Aug 31, 2010 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, I really hate it when I have to cheer for guys that went to Tennessee or Florida and then to the Cowboys. Emmitt, Billy Bates, and Jason Whitten are 3 of my all-time favorites. Fortunately, I can’t think of any Opelika Chicken Sexers that have played for my Cowboys.

by Bumpjon on Sep 1, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Jay Ratliff

The current starting nose tackle (and All-Pro, at that) played for the cow college.

"Only the strong survive, but the strong still get their ass whipped." -Nick Saban

by TexaninNYC on Sep 1, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Demarcus Ware went to Auburn High

and both he and teammate Osi Umenyiora wanted to play for Auburn, but didn’t garner much attention on recruiting trails and ended up at Troy. For what that’s worth.

by Thomas Walker Esq on Sep 1, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions

If you root for the Cowboys...

…serves ya right….

"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban

by NiceLittleSaturday on Sep 1, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

George Teague will find you

If you disrespect the star.

"Only the strong survive, but the strong still get their ass whipped." -Nick Saban

by TexaninNYC on Sep 1, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions

George Teague...

…bleeds Crimson. But I won’t dis the Packers in front of him.

"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban

by NiceLittleSaturday on Sep 1, 2010 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions

This, of course, is what I refer to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apkWhGErPBU&feature=related

(go to 0:55)

"Only the strong survive, but the strong still get their ass whipped." -Nick Saban

by TexaninNYC on Sep 1, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Natch.

"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban

by NiceLittleSaturday on Sep 1, 2010 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions

You give Orlando a shout out, but no love for Atnoine Caldwell?

towerofbammer.com

by Alabama ManDance on Sep 1, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Any news on Reamer?

by HoundstoothHoney on Aug 31, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

Reamer

Is at the Jets and i saw him on the HBO program and seen him playing.

John Parker Wilson is at Atlanta
Mt. Cody is at Baltimore
Deshea Townsend is at Colts. Steelers dropped him after nine years.
Justin Smiley is at Miami
Roman Harper is a NOLA, I love Roman
Wesley Britt and Brandon Deadrick are at Patriots
Marquis Johnson & Ken Darby are at Rams and also Sylvester Croom is RB coach
Ramzee Robinson and Anthony Bryant are at Redskins
Anthony Madison is at Steelers and also Coach John Mitchell (defensive line)
Mike Shula is QB coach at JAX
Freddie Kitchens is TE coach at Arizona
Marlon Davis is at Browns
Travis McCall at Bills
Mark Anderson at Bears

Bama's Pluck and Grit have Writ Her Name in Crimson Flame

by TideFanAtlanta on Aug 31, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions

But to answer your question about Reamer

I heard he was doing great. NY has a complex defense and playing for Saban is the best training for that.

Bama's Pluck and Grit have Writ Her Name in Crimson Flame

by TideFanAtlanta on Aug 31, 2010 5:51 PM CDT reply actions

I have been watching

the Jets training days show on HBO and I have not heard Corey’s name mentioned, but believe me that is not a bad thing. A lot of the time, having your name mentioned on there means you are being cut or you aren’t doing a good job. Every clip that I saw of him he was holding his own with some pretty big o-line guys and seemed to be fitting in with the team.

by BamaGirlinDallas on Aug 31, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions