Which player with Alabama roots has the most NFL yards from scrimmage?

The 10 players from Alabama high schools and colleges with the most NFL yards from scrimmage.

Olivia Bennett Olivia Bennett
Jul 18, 2026 - 17:05
Which player with Alabama roots has the most NFL yards from scrimmage?

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is charging toward history, closing in on Terrell Owens for the most NFL yards from scrimmage ever recorded by a player with Alabama football roots.

Henry’s dominant 2025 campaign, which saw him rack up 1,745 combined rushing and receiving yards, pushed him to 28th in league history. He now sits just 1,366 yards behind Owens’ career total of 16,185, a mark that currently stands as the 14th-best in NFL history. Along the way, Henry has vaulted into second place among Alabama-connected stars, recently surpassing the legendary Julio Jones.

The leaderboard saw another shakeup in 2025 as Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs officially cracked the top 10, climbing past the 9,546 career yards produced by former Auburn standout Stephen Davis.

While veterans continue to climb the charts, the next generation is making waves. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs led all Alabama-connected players in 2025, accounting for 1,839 total yards. For those keeping track of historical context, the single-season record remains the property of former Auburn fullback William Andrews, who totaled 2,176 yards for the Atlanta Falcons back in 1983.

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Top 10 NFL Players with Alabama Roots (Yards from Scrimmage)

  1. Terrell Owens (Benjamin Russell HS): 16,185 yards. Played for the 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Bills, and Bengals (1996–2010).
  2. Derrick Henry (Alabama): 14,819 yards. Played for the Titans and Ravens (2016–2025).
  3. Julio Jones (Foley HS/Alabama): 13,866 yards. Played for the Falcons, Titans, Buccaneers, and Eagles (2011–2023).
  4. Tyreek Hill (West Alabama): 12,182 yards. Played for the Chiefs and Dolphins (2016–2025).
  5. James Brooks (Auburn): 11,583 yards. Played for the Chargers, Bengals, Browns, and Buccaneers (1981–1992).
  6. Shaun Alexander (Alabama): 10,973 yards. Played for the Seahawks and Redskins (2000–2008).
  7. Roddy White (UAB): 10,882 yards. Played for the Falcons (2005–2015).
  8. Mark Ingram (Alabama): 10,236 yards. Played for the Saints, Ravens, and Texans (2011–2022).
  9. Amari Cooper (Alabama): 10,074 yards. Played for the Raiders, Cowboys, Browns, and Bills (2015–2024).
  10. Josh Jacobs (Alabama): 9,875 yards. Played for the Raiders and Packers (2019–2025).

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