Alabama Football: 15 best NFL Careers ever

8. Chris Samuels

One of the best offensive tackles in Alabama Football history, Samuels was chosen third overall by the Washington Redskins in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played his entire 10-year career in the nation’s capital, and was a stalwart on the Washington offensive line. Samuels was named to six Pro Bowls before his career was cut short by a spinal condition.

7. Shaun Alexander

Alexander, who ran behind Samuels for his entire Alabama Football career, was the 19th overall pick in the 2000 Draft. He was drafted by and played most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks.

Despite playing just eight seasons, Shaun Alexander made his mark in the NFL, and was one of the most dominant running backs in the league for a five-year stretch. The peak of his career came in 2005, when he was named NFL MVP en route to leading Seattle to the Super Bowl.

6. Ken Stabler

The Snake was chosen in the second round of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, with whom he became one of the winningest quarterbacks in NFL history. Stabler orchestrated some of the league’s most famous plays and moments throughout the 1970s, and led the Raiders to a victory in Super Bowl XI. He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

5. Bart Starr

Bart Starr led the Green Bay Packers to wins in the first two Super Bowls, exceeding all expectations after being selected 200th overall in the 17th round of the 1956 NFL Draft. Starr’s career as a quarterback wasn’t eye-popping, and he played in an era when quarterbacks rarely posted big numbers.

Still, relative to the time period, Starr was among the league’s top passers. He was also the consummate winner, and is considered to be one of the best leaders in league history. A four-time Pro Bowler, he was also named league MVP in 1966 and was the MVP of Super Bowls I and II. Bart Starr was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.