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Alabama Roots Dominate NFL Starts | Birmingham News
Philip Rivers, the Alabama-born QB who came out of retirement for a few games last season, just shattered the record for most NFL starts by anyone with Alabama roots—243 starts, far ahead of the pack. Now back coaching high school football, Rivers’ durability is legendary. Meanwhile, Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama’s active leader with 142 starts and a perfect start rate, is climbing steadily. The list also includes Hall of Famers like Terrell Owens and John Hannah, proving sustained excellence is rare. Rivers is the only player with Alabama ties to hit 240 starts—highlighting just how…
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