Patrick Surtain II

The former shutdown cornerback for Alabama is now the highest paid defensive back in the NFL, further solidifying Alabama's "DBU" narrative.

10% of the NFL's top 100 players from last season played college football at the University of Alabama.

In their midday news conference Thursday, several Alabama football players announced their departure from the program and their next steps towards the NFL Draft. Among them is red-shirt junior quarterback Mac Jones.

Alabama takes on Mississippi State this weekend in an SEC West matchup that, in week one, was shaping up to be a solid game, but since has lost its luster.

This weekend is going to feature many matchups that college football fans alike have been anticipating for some time. In addition to these, a lesser known, more friendly competition will be playing out on the gridiron amongst former high school teammates.