The connection between Nick Saban and Bill Belichick hits again.
On Friday night, the New England Patriots drafted Anfernee Jennings of Alabama at No. 87 overall in the third round of the NFL Draft. A native of Dadeville, Ala., Jennings was the ninth Crimson Tide player selected and second of third round.
He was taken three picks after Terrell Lewis, of whom the Los Angeles Rams chose at No. 84.
Jennings, a former four-star, was one of Alabama’s most productive defensive players last season. He totaled 83 tackles and carried the roster in tackles for loss (12.