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The NFL is littered with former Alabama football players making an impact in a significant way. And on Feb. 9, six former Crimson Tide players will have a chance to win it all.
After a 55-23 win against the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will play in its fifth Super Bowl in team history. The Eagles are looking for its first Super Bowl win since 2018.
The Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs, which does not have a former Alabama player on its roster.
The Eagles will take on the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at 5:30 p.m. CT from the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans Feb. 9.
Here are the six Crimson Tide players that will try for a Super Bowl championship:
OL Landon Dickerson
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson (69) warms up before the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
A former first-team All-American, Rimington Trophy winner and Florida State transfer, Landon Dickerson was selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. Since, he’s been named a three-time Pro Bowl team member.
Dickerson been a mainstay on the Eagles starting offensive line mostly at left guard, but returned to center in the NFC championship against the Washington Commanders. He played the first half, but was sidelined for the second half with a knee injury.
WR DeVonta Smith
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) walks off the field after the win against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field.
A former Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award winner, and a unanimous All-American, DeVonta Smith’s production has continued for the Eagles in the NFL.
In 63 regular season games for the Eagles, Smith, a former No. 10 overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft, has 308 receptions…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2025-01-27 21:39:00
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