TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama's quest to repeat as national champions will have to go on without a handful of key underclassmen who have opted to forgo their senior seasons to enter the NFL draft.
Defensive backs Minkah Fitzpatrick and Ronnie Harrison and running back Bo Scarbrough made their decisions official during a news conference in Tuscaloosa on Thursday.
Star wideout Calvin Ridley already made his decision to turn pro official on Wednesday, posting a note to his social media accounts. Coach Nick Saban confirmed that defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne would enter the draft as well.