How many Alabama high school alumni are on NFL offseason rosters?
Central-Phenix City, Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover have four former players apiece in the league.
Olivia Bennett 
As the NFL nears the conclusion of its offseason programs and prepares for the intensity of July training camps, Alabama high school football continues to be a major pipeline for professional talent. Currently, 92 players who honed their skills on Alabama high school fields are represented on NFL offseason rosters.
High School Pipeline
These 92 athletes hail from 65 different high schools across the state. Leading the charge are Central-Phenix City, Hewitt-Trussville, and Hoover, with each program boasting four former players currently in the league.
Team Breakdown
The Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks lead the pack in terms of utilization, each carrying six former Alabama high school stars. Several teams follow closely with five players apiece: the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, and New York Jets. Conversely, the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers currently have no alumni from Alabama high schools on their rosters.
Positional Depth
The talent from Alabama is spread across the gridiron with a heavy emphasis on the defensive backfield. The current roster breakdown includes:
- 28 defensive backs
- 17 wide receivers
- 12 defensive linemen
- 8 linebackers
- 7 edge rushers
- 7 offensive linemen
- 5 quarterbacks
- 5 running backs
- 2 kickers
- 1 tight end
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NFL Rosters
The following NFL organizations currently feature former Alabama high school football players:
Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Commanders.
