Alabama Football: Best player to wear each jersey number in Saban era
By Dakota Cox
Alabama football jersey rankings 11-15
No. 11: Henry Ruggs III
I truly believe that Henry Ruggs III would be considered a top-four Alabama receiver if he wasn’t playing alongside Jerry Jeudy. He has the speed, the hands, and the agility to make defenders miss. He might not get the draft hype like Jeudy or the big-play moment like Devonta Smith, but he makes this offense work.
No. 12: Greg McElroy
Greg McElroy was the first quarterback of the dynasty to lead his team to a championship, and he is the only quarterback to lead his team to an undefeated season since Saban took over. Despite McElroy’s struggles, he will always be a legend at Alabama. He didn’t have the skill of AJ or Tua, but he had the heart of a champion, and that charisma got him far. Now, he gets to frustrate Alabama fans as an analyst on the SEC Network.
No. 13: Tua Tagovailoa
Obviously, Tua had to go here. He saved the dynasty against Georgia with 2nd-and-26. He wowed the entire team as a junior with his highlight-reel throws. He might be the first quarterback from Alabama to ever win a Heisman. He’s almost guaranteed to be the first in the Saban era to be a first-round pick. He’s the face of the team, and partially the face of college football.
No. 14: Jake Coker
Jake Coker only started for one year, but it was an amazing one. He used a stellar offensive line, a power running back with Derrick Henry, and a stellar receiver in Calvin Ridley to help carry the Tide to a national championship. Coker was randomly benched to start against Ole Miss, so he technically never lost a start at Alabama. He wasn’t the best in terms of statistics, but his deep throws down the field were stellar, and he is an important reason why Alabama won the title that year.
No. 15: Ronnie Harrison
Playing alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ronnie Harrison was the hard-hitting safety that rung bells with every tackle. His coverage skills weren’t always stellar, but he used his size to handle receivers and got a few interceptions in college. He also scored two touchdowns in his sophomore season on defense. Now, he is the future of the Jacksonville Jaguars secondary.