Alabama’s NFL Single-Season Records Hold Strong in 2024

Derrick Henry, now with the Baltimore Ravens, rushed for an outstanding 1,921 yards, ranking 11th in NFL history for a single season. However, this fell short of his own record of 2,027 yards, which he set in 2020 while playing for the Tennessee Titans.

Similarly, Tua Tagovailoa had a dominant 2023 season with the Miami Dolphins, setting records for completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns among Alabama alumni. However, no Tide quarterback in 2024 was able to surpass those numbers.

The oldest Alabama record still standing belongs to legendary Green Bay Packers receiver Don Hutson, who caught 17 touchdown passes in 1942. This year, DeVonta Smith led all former Alabama wide receivers with eight touchdown receptions for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here’s a breakdown of Alabama’s top NFL single-season records and how the 2024 leaders compared:

Passing Records

• Most completions: 388 – Tua Tagovailoa (2023) | 2024 leader: 291 (Tagovailoa)
• Most passing yards: 4,624 – Tua Tagovailoa (2023) | 2024 leader: 2,903 (Jalen Hurts, Eagles)
• Most touchdown passes: 29 – Tua Tagovailoa (2023) | 2024 leader: 19 (Tagovailoa)

Rushing Records

• Most rushing attempts: 378 – Derrick Henry (2020) | 2024 leader: 325 (Henry, Ravens)
• Most rushing yards: 2,027 – Derrick Henry (2020) | 2024 leader: 1,921 (Henry, Ravens)
• Most rushing touchdowns: 27 – Shaun Alexander (2005) | 2024 leader: 16 (Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions & Henry, Ravens)

Receiving Records

• Most receptions: 136 – Julio Jones (2015) | 2024 leader: 90 (Jerry Jeudy, Browns)
• Most receiving yards: 1,871 – Julio Jones (2015) | 2024 leader: 1,229 (Jerry Jeudy, Browns)
• Most receiving touchdowns: 17 – Don Hutson (1942) | 2024 leader: 8 (DeVonta Smith, Eagles)

Scoring & All-Purpose Yards

• Most total touchdowns: 28 – Shaun Alexander (2005) | 2024 leader: 20 (Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions)
• Most points scored: 168 – Shaun Alexander (2005) | 2024 leader: 120 (Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions)
• Most yards from scrimmage: 2,141 – Derrick Henry (2020) | 2024 leader: 2,114 (Henry, Ravens)
• Most all-purpose yards: 2,141 – Derrick Henry (2020) | 2024 leader: 2,114 (Henry, Ravens)

Defensive & Special Teams Records

• Most interceptions: 11 – Trevon Diggs (2021) | 2024 leader: 8 (Xavier McKinney, Packers)
• Most solo tackles: 126 – DeMeco Ryans (2006) | 2024 leader: 79 (Brian Branch, Lions)
• Most combined tackles: 168 – C.J. Mosley (2021) | 2024 leader: 109 (Brian Branch, Lions)
• Most sacks: 20 – Derrick Thomas (1990) | 2024 leader: 11 (Will Anderson Jr., Texans)
• Most forced fumbles: 8 – Marlon Humphrey (2020) | 2024 leader: 2 (Humphrey, Ravens)

Though Alabama alumni continued to shine in the 2024 NFL season, their all-time single-season records remain unbeaten. With a growing presence of Crimson Tide talent in the league, it’s only a matter of time before one of these records falls.