The Alabama Crimson Tide return to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game with perfection in mind. The Clemson Tigers hit the big stage with the intent to accomplish two goals in one swipe—avenge last year’s single loss and win their second national title in school history.
The two programs will field a combined 16 players who received first- to fourth-round draft grades, per CBS Sports rankings. Safety Eddie Jackson received a mid-round rank, but he’ll sit out with a leg injury. Despite seeing some new faces for Round 2 between the Crimson Tide and the Tigers, both sides are still flushed with NFL-caliber talent.