Alabama has achieved an extraordinary feat in the NFL Draft by having a player selected in the first round for 17 consecutive years, a testament to the program's strength and consistency. This year, Tyler Booker was picked 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, and linebacker Jihaad Campbell was selected 31st by the Eagles, continuing the streak. The streak began in 2009, following a year with no draft picks for Alabama, and has since produced 49 first-round picks. This remarkable consistency underscores Alabama's reputation as a powerhouse in college football, often likened to an NFL team in its own right. The expectation is that this streak will continue, reflecting the program's ongoing ability to develop NFL-ready talent year after year.

Alabama's football program has had a player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft for 17 consecutive years, showcasing its dominance and capability in nurturing top-tier talent.

The streak began in 2009 after Alabama had no players drafted in 2008, marking a significant turnaround and emphasizing the program's sustained excellence in developing professional-level players.

Tyler Booker, selected 12th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, and Jihaad Campbell, picked 31st by the Eagles, are the latest players to continue Alabama's impressive draft streak.

Over the 17-year period, Alabama has produced 49 first-round draft picks, highlighting the program's consistent ability to prepare athletes for the professional level.

Alabama's success in the NFL Draft has contributed to its reputation as a powerhouse in college football, often being compared to an NFL team due to its high level of play and player development.

The expectation is that Alabama's draft streak will not end soon, given the program's track record and continued ability to produce NFL-caliber players.

This year, Alabama's draft success has further solidified its place in the annals of college football history, demonstrating an unmatched level of consistency and excellence in player development.

Alabama's football program is often viewed a bit like an NFL team.

There are many reasons for that, but how about this stat?

The Crimson Tide have now had a player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft for 17 consecutive years.

Tyler Booker to the Dallas Cowboys at No. 12 overall on Thursday night made that true this year. Linebacker Jihaad Campbell also went in the first, at No. 31 to the Eagles.

Alabama's Tyler Booker goes No. 12 overall to the Dallas Cowboys. Extends the program's record streak to 17 straight years with a first-round pick.

17.

— Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) April 25, 2025

The streak started in 2009 after Alabama somehow had no draft picks at all in the 2008 draft.

The full list of first-rounders from Alabama since 2009 is as follows:

• 2009: Andre Smith (1.6 Bengals)
• 2010: Rolando McClain (1.8 Raiders); Kareem Jackson (1.20 Texans)
• 2011: Marcell Dareus (1.3 Bills); Julio Jones (1.6 Falcons); James Carpenter (1.25 Seahawks); Mark Ingram (1.28 Saints)
• 2012: Trent Richardson (1.3 Browns); Mark Barron (1.7 Buccaneers); Dre Kirkpatrick (1.17 Bengals); Dont'a Hightower (1.25 Patriots)
• 2013: Dee Milliner (1.9 Jets); Chance Warmack (1.10 Titans); D.J. Fluker (1.11 Chargers)
• 2014: C.J. Mosley (1.17 Ravens); Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (1.21 Packers)
• 2015: Amari Cooper (1.4 Raiders)
• 2016: Ryan Kelly (1.18 Colts)
• 2017: Marlon Humphrey (1.16 Ravens); Jonathan Allen (1.17 Washington); O.J. Howard (1.19 Buccaneers); Reuben Foster (1.31 49ers)
• 2018: Minkah Fitzpatrick (1.11 Dolphins); Daron Payne (1.13 Washington); Rashaan Evans (1.22 Titans); Calvin Ridley (1.26 Falcons)
• 2019: Quinnen Williams (1.3 Jets); Jonah Williams (1.11 Bengals); Josh Jacobs (1.24 Raiders)
• 2020: Tua Tagovailoa (1.5 Dolphins); Jedrick Willis (1.10 Browns); Henry Ruggs (1.12 Raiders); Jerry Jeudy (1.15 Broncos)
• 2021: Jaylen Waddle (1.6 Dolphins); Patrick Surtain (1.9 Broncos); DeVonta Smith (1.10 Eagles); Mac Jones (1.15 Patriots); Alex Leatherwood (1.17 Raiders); Najee Harris (1.24 Steelers)
• 2022: Evan Neal (1.7 Giants); Jameson Williams (1.12 Lions)
• 2023: Bryce Young (1.1 Panthers); Will Anderson (1.3 Texans); Jahmyr Gibbs (1.12 Lions)
• 2024: JC Latham (1.7 Titans); Dallas Turner (1.17 Vikings); Terrion Arnold (1.24 Lions)
• 2025: Tyler Booker (1.12 Cowboys); Jihaad Campbell (1.31 Eagles)

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Amazingly, in 17 years, that's 49 first-round picks from one school.

Safe to bet at this point that the streak won't be ending next year, and maybe not for a long time.

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