Crimson Tide hosts Longhorns on Saturday
The game will have special meaning for Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe, a Katy, Texas, native who is set to start against his home state’s flagship school. Milroe is among many high-profile Texas natives to suit up for Alabama over the years.Darwin Holt of Gainesville, Texas, played for Paul "Bear" Bryant at Alabama in 1960-61, helping the Crimson Tide to a national championship as a senior.
Shaud Williams of Andrews, Texas, transferred to Alabama from Texas Tech in 2002. He led the Crimson Tide and the SEC in rushing the following year. One of the most-prominent pre-portal-era transfers in Alabama football history, Williams played two seasons at Texas Tech before leaving after Mike Leach installed the running back-averse Air Raid Offense during his sophomore year. Williams sat out the 2001 season under NCAA transfer rules in place at the time, but took over as Alabama’s No.
Eryk Anders, who grew up in San Antonio, made one of the signature plays of Alabama's 2009 national championship season, forcing a fumble late in the title game victory over Texas. He is a now a highly-regarded MMA fighter. A Shula-era recruit who thrived after Saban’s arrival in 2007, Anders developed into a productive pass-rushing specialist during his final two seasons at Alabama. He totaled 66 tackles, 14.
A'Shawn Robinson of Fort Worth, Texas, was a national champion and an All-America defensive tackle at Alabama. He now plays for the NFL's New York Giants. Saban began to heavily recruit Texas about a decade ago, and Robinson was among the first big-time recruits Alabama landed after making the Lone Star State a focus. He was highly productive as a true freshman in 2013 — recording a team-best 5.5 sacks — then started every game his final two seasons with the Crimson Tide.
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