Alabama has lost eight underclassmen to the NFL draft in the short College Football Playoff era.
In 2015, it was wide receiver Amari Cooper, safety Landon Collins and running back T.J. Yeldon. In 2016, it was running back Derrick Henry and defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson. And in 2017, it was cornerback Marlon Humphrey, offensive tackle Cam Robinson and wide receiver ArDarius Stewart.
The Crimson Tide figure to have nine underclassmen who will consider leaving early for the 2018 draft. The nine already have won a national championship and could win another this season.
I could see at least five departing.