Crimson Tide Stars Worth Every Penny in the NFL

Many former Crimson Tide players from 2018 have been making some money moves as they sign their second NFL contracts.
Jalen Hurts, former quarterback for the University of Alabama has signed a 5-year extension with the Philidelphia Eagles for a total of $255 million; according to the league, this makes him the player with the most annual earnings by the age of 24.

According to theeagleswire.usatoday.com "The contract includes just over $110 million in fully guaranteed money at the point of signing, and $179 million is guaranteed in the event of injury. The deal includes an average annual salary of $51,000,000."

Tua Tagovailoa also signed his extension with the Dolphins which is a franchise record of 4 years on $212.4 million. When head coach Mike McDaniel took over in 2022 Tua Tagovailoa soared in many major passing categories.

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In the wide receiver category three former Crimson Tide players also signed their 2nd contracts. Devonta Smith wide receiver for the Eagles signed a 3-year extension valued at $75 million, and Jaylen Waddle with the Dolphins also signed a 3-year extension for $84.7 million. Jerry Juedy is the 3rd former Crimson Tide receiver to sign his second contract for 3 years with the Browns for $52.5 million.

Other former Crimson-Tide players, at the lineman position, are Quinnen Williams for the Jets, signing a 4-year $96 million contract, and Christian Barmore for the New England Patriots signing a 4-year contract for $92 million.

Ending our list of former Tide players from 2018 are the defensive backs Patrick Surtain II, Trevon Diggs, and Xavier McKinney.
Surtain signed a 4-year contract with the Broncos for $96 million while Trevon Diggs, cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys signed a 5-year contract for $97 million. Xavier McKinney defensive back for the Green Bay Packers also signed his second contract for 4-years, valued at $67 million. These players deserve the money they have worked hard for and there is no doubt the "Bama Built" mentality is showing in each one of these men.

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