Alabama and Clemson boast a combined 89 former ESPN 300 prospects, 57 for the Crimson Tide and 32 for the Tigers. But in Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game, a matchup involving just eight of those ESPN 300 prospects could be a factor in the game.
If there is a perceived advantage for Clemson, it is probably the Tigers’ deep passing game against the Crimson Tide secondary. Clemson’s Deshaun Watson has 16 touchdown passes on throws of at least 20 yards, most among Power 5 conference quarterbacks this season.
Alabama has surrendered 41 pass plays of at least 20 yards this season, second-most in the SEC.