Top 10 former Alabama Players under Nick Saban with the biggest NFL contracts featuring Jalen Hurts, Amari Cooper and Dalvin Tomlinson

Nick Saban's retirement will forever leave a hole in the Alabama football program. In his 17 years with the Crimson Tide, Saban won six national championships and coached a range of players, some of whom became the best in the NFL.

Here is a look at 10 former Alabama Crimson Tide players, all coached by Nick Saban, who now earn a lot of money in the NFL.

Nick Saban coached former Alabama players who have the biggest NFL contracts

#1 Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback started his college career with Saban at Alabama before transferring to Oklahoma for his final year. Hurts is now one of the NFL's highest-paid stars, having recently signed a five-year contract with the Eagles worth $255 million, earning him around $51 million a year.

#2 Amari Cooper

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper is one of the best earners in this position. After the Dallas Cowboys traded him to the Browns, he signed a five-year contract worth $100 million.

#3 Marlon Humphrey

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey is a key part of their defense, which could win the Super Bowl this year. Since 2020, the Ravens have had Humphrey on a five-year, $97.5 million contract, making him the league's third highest-paid CB.

#4 Trevon Diggs

Closely following Humphrey is Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs. The two-time Pro Bowler led the NFL in interceptions in 2021. He was also involved in the Crimson Tide's national championship-winning side of 2020. Diggs is on a five-year, $97 million deal.

#5 Quinnen Williams

Quinnen Williams was a solid defensive tackle under Nick Saban, winning the 2018 Bob Willis Trophy, awarded to the best defensive lineman. He was drafted by the New York Jets and has become a consistent part of their struggling team. He is currently on a four-year, $96 million contract.

#6 Daron Payne

Daron Payne was the defensive MVP in the 2018 national championship game, which Alabama won by defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime. The defensive tackle plays for the Washington Commanders and is on a four-year contract worth $90 million.

#7 Minkah Fitzpatrick

Minkah Fitzpatrick was involved in two national championship-winning teams under Nick Saban in 2015 and 2017. The Miami Dolphins drafted him before being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fitzpatrick continues to play strong with the Steelers, being selected for four Pro Bowls and led the league in interceptions for the 2022 season. He is currently on a four-year, $73,612,235 deal.

#8 Jonathan Allen

While with the Crimson Tide, Jonathan Allen won a national championship and was the 2016 SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Now playing with the Washington Commanders, Allen is signed to a four-year, $72 million deal.

#9 Dalvin Tomlinson

A two-time national championship with the Crimson Tide, Tomlinson was drafted by the New York Giants in 2017. He was traded a couple of years later. He is now playing for the Cleveland Browns on a four-year contract worth $57 million.

#10 Derek Henry

One of the most talented running backs in the NFL started under Nick Saban. The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner and 2020 offensive player of the year may soon be leaving the Tennessee Titans, as his $50 million contract is set to expire.

Contract figures via Spotrac