Ever since Saban took the helm in Tuscaloosa in 2007, Alabama has had 49 players drafted in the NFL Draft, 20 of them offensive players and 29 on defense. Under Saban, Alabama has been in the top five in recruiting classes since the start of the 2008 season. Alabama has won three national championships, three Southeastern Conference championships and five SEC West championships under Saban.
It’s safe to say that Alabama has been the best program in college football since Saban left the Miami Dolphins for Tuscaloosa.
However, this years’ Crimson Tide team is drastically different than last years’ SEC champs.