Alabama football has been the most dominant college program in recent memory since acquiring Nick Saban in 2007. Since Saban arrived on campus, five national championships have made their way to Tuscaloosa.
While the national championships are certainly impressive, what is even more jaw dropping is the number of talented players Saban has helped put into the Nation Football League. This is a list of the top 10 Tide players as of 2020 based on how good they are right now — not past accomplishments or accolades, but production within the past year or so.
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