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Alabama NFL roundup: 5 rookies start preseason openers

Five of the 10 Alabama players selected in the NFL Draft in April started in preseason openers during Week 1 of the league's exhibition schedule.

Cam Robinson started at left offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Reuben Foster (Auburn High School) started at weakside linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, O.J. Howard (Autauga Academy) started at tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jonathan Allen started at defensive tackle and Ryan Anderson (Daphne) started at strongside linebacker for the Washington Redskins.

Robinson and the Jaguars opened their preseason schedule with a 31-24 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.