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Three Alabama football alums are finalists for Pepsi Rookie of the Year

Alabama football graduated a strong rookie class to the 2021 NFL Draft.

Mac Jones, Najee Harris, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith set rookie records for their respective franchises.

Jones, Harris, and Smith are in the playoffs, while Waddle proved to be a dynamic weapon for the Miami Dolphins. Jones, Harris, and Waddle are finalists for NFL Pepsi Rookie of the Year. All three players got selected in the first round.

Mac Jones in warmups during NFL preseason game for Patriots
BRIAN FLUHARTY – USA TODAY SPORTS

Jones surpassed Jim Plunkett (1971, 19 touchdowns) for most touchdown passes by a rookie quarterback in New England Patriots history.