Twenty-one prospects who played at Alabama high schools and colleges had their names called when the NFL held its 87th annual draft Thursday through Saturday.
The 2022 draft is the fifth in a row in which NFL teams have drafted 21 players with Alabama football roots.
NFL teams selected five prospects who went from Alabama high schools to state colleges, seven who played at Alabama high schools and went out of state to college, six who came from out of state to play for Alabama colleges and three who played at Alabama colleges before transferring to other programs.
Fifteen NFL teams added players with Alabama roots in their football growth, with the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders taking two apiece.
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The players with Alabama football roots entering the NFL through the 2022 draft included:
Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal poses for photos after being picked by the New York Giants in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )AP
Evan Neal, Alabama
The New York Giants chose the offensive tackle with the seventh pick.
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (in red) celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Detroit Lions during the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP
Jameson Williams, Alabama
The Detroit Lions chose the wide receiver with the 12th pick.
Auburn cornerback Roger McCreary recovers a fumble by Texas A&M on Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas.David J. Phillip, AP
Roger McCreary, Williamson High School in Mobile, Auburn
The Tennessee Titans chose the cornerback with the 35th pick.
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III catches a pass to score during the fourth overtime against Auburn on Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)AP
John Metchie III, Alabama
The Houston Texans chose the wide receiver with the 44th pick.
Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis rushes the passer against Florida on Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)AP
Phidarian Mathis, Alabama
The Washington Commanders chose the defensive tackle with the 47th pick.
Georgia wide receiver George Pickens makes a catch against Missouri on Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)AP
George Pickens, Hoover High School
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose the wide receiver from Georgia with the 52nd pick.
Ole Miss defensive lineman Sam Williams runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP
Sam Williams, Lee High School in Montgomery
The Dallas Cowboys chose the defensive end from Ole Miss with the 56th pick.
Nebraska cornerback Cam Taylor breaks up a pass against Ohio State on Sept. 28, 2019, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP, Nati Harnik)AP
Cam Taylor-Britt, Park Crossing High School in Montgomery
The Cincinnati Bengals chose the cornerback from Nebraska with the 60th pick.
American wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. of Tennessee catches a pass during the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Feb. 5, 2022, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in MobileScott Donaldson/South Alabama Athletics
Velus Jones Jr., Saraland High School
The Chicago Bears chose the wide receiver from Tennessee with the 71st pick.
Alabama linebacker Christian Harris lines up against Mercer on Sept. 11, 2021, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Christian Harris, Alabama
The Houston Texans chose the linebacker with the 75th pick.
UAB linebacker Alex Wright returns an Old Dominion fumble on Oct. 19, 2019, at Legion Field in Birmingham. (Mark Almond | preps@al.com)Mark Almond | preps@al.com
Alex Wright, Elba High School, UAB
The Cleveland Browns chose the outside linebacker with the 78th pick.
LSU cornerback Cordale Flott celebrates intercepting a Mississippi State pass on Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP
Cordale Flott, Saraland High School
The New York Giants chose the cornerback from LSU with the 81st pick.
Houston cornerback Marcus Jones returns a kickoff for a touchdown against Navy on Sept. 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)AP
Marcus Jones, Enterprise High School, Troy
The New England Patriots chose the cornerback from Houston with the 85th pick.
American quarterback Malik Willis of Liberty carries the football during the Reese's Senior Bowl on Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)AP
Malik Willis, Auburn
The Tennessee Titans chose the quarterback from Liberty with the 86th pick.
South Alabama wide receiver Jalen Tolbert runs after making a reception against Louisiana-Lafayette on Oct. 2, 2021, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com)
Jalen Tolbert, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile, South Alabama
The Dallas Cowboys chose the wide receiver with the 88th pick.
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. carries the football against Auburn on Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)AP
Brian Robinson, Hillcrest High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Washington Commanders chose the running back with the 98th pick.
Alabama cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (5) celebrates with teammates after an interception against LSU on Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)AP
Jalyn Armour-Davis, St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama
The Baltimore Ravens chose the cornerback with the 119th pick.
LSU's Neil Farrell Jr. sacks Rice quarterback Shawn Stankavage on Nov. 17, 2018, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Getty Images
Neil Farrell Jr., Murphy High School in Mobile
The Las Vegas Raiders chose the defensive tackle from LSU with the 126th pick.
Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford runs for a touchdown during the American Athletic Conference championship game against Houston on Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. Jeff Dean, AP
Jerome Ford, Alabama
The Cleveland Browns chose the running back from Cincinnati with the 156th pick.
Samford wide receiver Montrell Washington runs with the football against Florida on Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Montrell Washington, Samford
The Denver Broncos chose the wide receiver with the 162nd pick.
Valdosta State cornerback Christian Matthew on the field during the NCAA Division II championship game against Ferris State on Dec. 18, 2021, in McKinney, Texas.(Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Christian Matthew, Samford
The Arizona Cardinals chose the cornerback from Valdosta State with the 244th pick.
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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.