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Five Alabama alums made PFWA’s All-Rookie Team for 2021

The Pro Football Writers Association has released its All-Rookie Team for 2021.

Five alums from the University of Alabama made the team. Mac Jones (New England Patriots), Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers), Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins), Christian Barmore (Patriots), and Patrick Surtain II (Denver Broncos).

The PFWA selected Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons as the 2021 Rookie and Defensive Rookie of the Year; Cincinnati WR Ja’Marr Chase selected as the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Full All-Rookie honors: pic.twitter.com/B2Qx44F91L

Three of the five players made the playoffs with their teams.