During the 2022 NFL regular season, five Alabama high school and college players led the league in outstanding statistical categories.

NFL leaders with Alabama football roots included:

· The Pittsburgh Steelers defended Minka Fitzpatrick (Alabama) with six interceptions.

· Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) with 349 rush attempts.

· Josh Jacobs (Alabama), Las Vegas running back with 1,653 rushing yards, 2,053 scrimmage yards and 2,053 all-round yards.

· New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise, Troy) with 362 punt return yards.

· Denver Broncos player Corliss Waitman (South Alabama) with 96 punts.

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But those league-leading numbers weren’t enough to win a single-season NFL high school or college Alabama player after breaking three single-season records in the first year of the 17-game schedule in 2021.

Top NFL Single-Season Scores by Alabama High School and College Players and 2022 Leaders:

Completions: 437 San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (Athens High School) in 2015. 2022: 306 – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Herts (Alabama)

Passage yards: 5109 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (Hueytown High School) in 2019. 2022: 3701 Philadelphia Eagles defenseman Jalen Hurts (Alabama).

Landing passes: 35 by Carolina Panthers defenseman Cam Newton (Auburn) in 2015. 2022: 25 – Miami Dolphins defenseman Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama).

Hasty attempts: 378 by the Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2022: 349 from running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) of the Tennessee Titans.

Running yards: 2027 – Tennessee Titans runner Derrick Henry (Alabama) in 2020. 2022: Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama) 1653 points.

Rapid landings: The 27th Seattle Seahawks running back Sean Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2022: 13 – Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Herts (Alabama).

Receptions: 136 by Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2022: 110 from Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreke Hill (West Alabama).

Reception yards: 1871 Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones (Foley High School, Alabama) in 2015. 2022: 1710 at wide receiver Miami Dolphins Tyreke Hill (West Alabama).

Getting touchdowns: 17 from the Green Bay Packers and Don Hutson (Alabama) in 1942. 2022: Nine to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (Alabama).

Touchdowns: The 28th Seattle Seahawks running back Sean Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2022: 13 – Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (Alabama) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Herts (Alabama).

Touchdowns without offense: St. Louis Rams 4th cornerback Janoris Jenkins (North Alabama) in 2012. 2022: 2 – New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Points: 168 to the Seattle Seahawks running back Sean Alexander (Alabama) in 2005. 2022: 137 Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn).

Scrum Yards: 2176 – Atlanta Falcons running back Williams Andrews (Auburn) in 1983. 2022: 2053 running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama) from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Universal yards: 2535 for the San Diego Chargers, running back Lionel James (Auburn) in 1985. 2022: Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (Alabama) 2053 points.

Start-Response Yards: 1468 Buffalo Bills defenseman Leodis McKelvin (Troy) in 2008. 2022: 645 New England Patriots quarterback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Punt return shipyards: 592 wide receivers Kansas City Chiefs Tyreke Hill (West Alabama) in 2016. 2022: 362, New England Patriots quarterback Marcus Jones (Enterprise High School, Troy).

Field goals: 40 Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn) in 2021. 2022: 34 Carlson.

punts: 106 by Green Bay Packers player David Beverly (Sweet Water High School, Auburn) in 1978. 2022: 96 – Denver Broncos player Corliss Waitman (South Alabama).

Interceptions: 11 Dallas Cowboys defenseman Trevon Diggs (Alabama) in 2021. 2022: Six to Pittsburgh Steelers defenseman Minky Fitzpatrick (Alabama).

Interception-return yards: 274 Kansas City Chiefs defenseman Mark McMillian (Alabama) in 1997. 2022: 94 – Minka Fitzpatrick (Alabama), defenseman for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Solo tackle: 126 by Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans (Jess Lanier High School, Alabama) in 2006. 2022: 99 – New York Jets linebacker CJ Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama).

Combined gear: 168 by New York Jets linebacker CJ Mosley (Theodore High School, Alabama) in 2021. 2022: 159 – Atlanta Falcons linebacker Rashaan Evans (Auburn High School, Alabama)

Forced groping: 10th off New York Giants guard Axis Umeniora (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2010 and Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis (Alabama A&M) in 2013. 2022: 4 by the Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (Abbeville High School).

Losing fights: 27 by the Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2008. 2022: 18 – Washington Commanders guard Daron Payne (Shades Valley High School, Alabama).

Passes reserved: 24 Carolina Panthers guard Eric Davis (Anniston, Jacksonville High School) in 1999 and Washington Redskins guard Carlos Rogers (Auburn) in 2008. 2022: 17 – Philadelphia Eagles guard James Bradberry (Pleasant Grove High School, Samford).

Bags: 20 by the Kansas City Chiefs without linebacker Derrick Thomas (Alabama) in 1990 and the Dallas Cowboys without linebacker DeMarcus Ware (Auburn High School, Troy) in 2008. 2022: 12 – New York Jets defenseman Quinnen Williams (Venona High School, Alabama).

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Mark Inabinette is a sports reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.

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