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Which player with Alabama football roots has been an NFL All-Pro the most times?

Three Alabama alumni earned first-team recognition as defensive backs on The Associated Press’ NFL All-Pro team for the 2024 season.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II made the first-team selections for the second time in their careers, with Humphrey getting the nod as the best slot corner in the NFL. Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney received All-Pro recognition for the first time in 2024.

Twelve players who were alumni of Alabama high schools and college have been first-team All-Pro picks more than Humphrey and Surtain. Seven other players with Alabama football roots have been first-team All-Pro selections two times apiece during their NFL careers – linebacker Maxie Baughan (Bessemer), linebacker Robert Brazile (Vigor), cornerback Hanford Dixon (Theodore), outside linebacker Kevin Greene (Auburn), wide receiver Harlon Hill (Lauderdale County, North Alabama), wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley, Alabama) and outside linebacker Derrick Thomas (Alabama).

The players with Alabama football roots who have been first-team All-Pros (NFL or AFL) at least three times in their careers include:

Despite the efforts of Detroit Lions defenders, Green Bay Packers end Don Hutson comes up with a 40-yard touchdown reception

Despite the efforts of Detroit Lions defenders, Green Bay Packers end Don Hutson ended up catching the football for a 40-yard touchdown during an NFL game on Oct. 22, 1939, in Green Bay, Wis. The Associated Press selected Hutson as a first-team All-Pro eight times. (AP Photo/Preston Stroup)

1. Don Hutson, Alabama: Eight All-Pro selections

The end was an All-Pro for the Green Bay Packers in 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 and 1945. Hutson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.

2. John Hannah, Albertville High School, Alabama: Seven All-Pro selections

The guard was an All-Pro for the New England Patriots in 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1985. Hannah was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.

3. Tyreek Hill,West Alabama: Five All-Pro selections

The wide receiver was an All-Pro for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, 2018 and 2020 and the Miami Dolphins in 2022 and 2023. In 2016, he was selected as a punt returner. In 2018, he filled the flex position. In 2020, 2022 and 2023, he made it as a wide receiver.

3. Terrell Owens, Benjamin Russell High School: Five All-Pro selections

The wide receiver was an All-Pro for the San Francisco 49ers in 2000, 2001 and 2002, Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 and Dallas Cowboys in 2007. Owens was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

5. Buck Buchanan, A.H. Parker High School: Four All-Pro selections

The defensive tackle was an All-Pro for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. Buchanan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

5. Walter Jones, Aliceville High School: Four All-Pro selections

The offensive tackle was an All-Pro for the Seattle Seahawks in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Jones was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

5. Dwight Stephenson, Alabama: Four All-Pro selections

The center was an All-Pro for the Miami Dolphins in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987. Stephenson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

5. DeMarcus Ware, Auburn High School,Troy: Four All-Pro selections

The outside linebacker was an All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.

9. Willie Anderson, Vigor High School, Auburn: Three All-Pro selections

The offensive tackle was an All-Pro for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

9. Forrest Blue, Auburn: Three All-Pro selections

The center was an All-Pro for the San Francisco 49ers in 1971, 1972 and 1973.

9. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama: Three All-Pro selections

The safety was an All-Pro for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019, 2020 and 2022.

9. Frank Gatski, Auburn: Three All-Pro selections

The center was an All-Pro for the Cleveland Browns in 1952, 1953 and 1955. Gatski was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at@AMarkG1.

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