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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Kelly drafted 18th overall

Kelly drafted 18th overall

CW Staff • April 28, 2016

On Thursday, center Ryan Kelly was drafted 18th overall by the Indianapolis Colts. Despite numerous projections suggesting Alabama could see as many as three or four players selected in the first round...

Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney do not like NFL draft grades

Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney do not like NFL draft grades

Sean Landry • January 10, 2016

It started innocently enough. Dabo Swinney, head coach of a Clemson roster flush with NFL prospects, was asked about how his team has dealt with the specter of early declarations and draft evaluations,...

Too many sub-par athletes declare for the NFL

Too many sub-par athletes declare for the NFL

Tyler Waldrep • February 16, 2015

This is the time of year when football fans realize how much time they spent watching football. The country is suffering postseason depression and the combine is this week’s cure.The combine gives talented...

Collins, Cooper, Yeldon declare for 2015 NFL Draft

Kelly Ward • January 9, 2015

Juniors Landon Collins, Amari Cooper and T.J. Yeldon will forgo their final year of eligibility declared for the 2015 NFL Draft on Friday.“They have made a good business decision to decide what they...

Draft could be the most exciting in NFL history

Draft could be the most exciting in NFL history

Keegan Elsner • April 17, 2014

Usually, the experts have a decent idea of who is going to go where in the NFL Draft. On May 8, nobody knows what’s going to happen, and that could make this year’s draft the most entertaining in history....

Alabama stars shine for scouts

Alabama stars shine for scouts

Marquavius Burnett • March 8, 2012

The University of Alabama held its annual pro day for former Crimson Tide players Wednesday with 12 draft-eligible players participating and all 32 NFL teams in attendance. Kevin Colbert, the Pittsburgh...

Kirkpatrick confident with decision to enter draft

Taylor Holland • January 19, 2012

Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick said he felt like it was the perfect time to enter the NFL Draft following his standout junior season with the Tide. Kirkpatrick, alongside teammate Trent Richardson,...

Ingram improves stock at Pro Day

Jason Galloway • March 9, 2011

Since the NFL Combine, some have speculated that no running backs will be taken in the first round of April’s NFL Draft. Mark Ingram may have changed those opinions Wednesday. The Heisman Trophy winner...

McClain leaves for NFL, Smart staying

Spencer White • January 11, 2010

Junior All-American inside linebacker Rolando McClain will forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft, McClain announced at a press conference Monday afternoon. “I’ve decided, in the best...