Since taking over as Alabama’s head coach in 2007, Nick Saban has churned out first-round NFL Draft picks. In fact, the only year he hasn’t had a first rounder was 2008 — the first draft in which Saban-coached athletes were eligible.

Since then, 22 Crimson Tide players have gone in Round 1, and there will be as many as five more this week in Arlington — Minkah Fitzpatrick, Calvin Ridley, Rashaan Evans, Da’Ron Payne and Ronnie Harrison.

Bama has 22 first-round picks (2008-2017). Florida (14) and LSU (11) are the only other SEC teams to produce more than 9 in that span.

Once the 22 first-round picks have gotten to the NFL though, they’ve had wildly varying levels of success. Some have become superstars, while others have flamed out in spectacular fashion.

Here’s a look at how Saban’s 22 first-round picks stack up against one another:

The elites

1. Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons — No. 6, 2011

This one is pretty obvious, as Jones is in the conversation for the best wide receiver in the NFL. In seven seasons, he’s made 585 catches for 9,054 yards and 43 touchdowns. He and QB Matt Ryan have dominated the NFL, and Jones isn’t showing any signs of slowing down yet.

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2. Mark Ingram, RB, New Orleans Saints — No. 28, 2011

Ingram got off to a bit of a slow start, but now he’s hit his stride. He is teamed up with former Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara and, together, they form one of the NFL’s best backfield tandems. He has run for 5,362 yards in seven seasons (including back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns) and has 48 total touchdowns for the Saints.

3. Amari Cooper, WR, Oakland Raiders — No. 4, 2015

Cooper slowed down a little bit in 2017, but it was a down year for the Raiders in general. However, he started his NFL career with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and has 2,903 yards and 17 touchdowns in his three professional years so far.

4. Dont’a Hightower, LB, New England Patriots — No. 25, 2012

In six seasons, Hightower has 263 tackles, 19 sacks, two forced fumbles and two Super Bowl rings. He ended up in a great spot and has made the most of it.

5. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Green Bay Packers — No. 21, 2014

Clinton-Dix has been in the NFL for four seasons and has never missed a game with an injury. In that time, he’s recorded 283 tackles and an impressive 11 interceptions. He also has a Pro Bowl appearance on his resume and is one of the best young safeties in the game.

6. C.J. Mosley, LB, Baltimore Ravens — No. 17, 2014

Mosley has done it all for the Ravens’ defense in his four pro seasons, recording 328 tackles, eight sacks, eight interceptions and six forced fumbles. He’s everything you want a middle linebacker to be, and the Ravens won’t let him get away anytime soon.

The good

7. Mark Barron, S/LB, Los Angeles Rams — No. 7, 2012

Barron is one of the hardest hitters in the NFL, and he has recently transitioned from safety to linebacker for the Rams. In six seasons, he has 436 tackles and eight interceptions.

8. Andre Smith, OL, Arizona Cardinals — No. 6, 2009

Smith was the first of many first-round draft picks of the Saban era, and he’s had a nice career. He’s played for the Bengals, Vikings and now the Cardinals, making 85 starts in his 99 career appearances.

9. Kareem Jackson, CB, Houston Texans — No. 20, 2010

Jackson might not be a household name, but he’s been a solid defender for the Texans for the past eight seasons. He has 398 tackles, 14 interceptions and three touchdowns in his steady career.

10. Ryan Kelly, C, Indianapolis Colts — No. 18, 2016

Kelly has, when healthy, been a fantastic anchor for the Colts’ offensive line. He plays like a veteran and is critical to what the Colts do. If QB Andrew Luck is able to return this year, Kelly will play a large part in keeping him upright.

11. Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Cincinnati Bengals — No. 17, 2012

Kirkpatrick has been a big part of the Bengals’ defense the past few years, recording 195 tackles and 10 interceptions. He hasn’t been a star, by any means, but he’s been a dependable corner for six years now.

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12. Chance Warmack, OL, Philadelphia Eagles — No. 10, 2013

Warmack has become a steady offensive lineman, and earned a Super Bowl ring last season with the Eagles. However, he only started three games for the Eagles and only appeared in 11 games. He spent the first four years with the Titans, but it appears his best years are behind him moving forward.

The solid

13. James Carpenter, OL, New York Jets — No. 25, 2011

Carpenter won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks and has been a consistent starter for the Jets and Seahawks throughout his career, but he’s not among the top guards in the game. There’s value in taking the field every Sunday, but Carpenter probably doesn’t have any Pro Bowls in his future.

14. Marcell Dareus, DL, Jacksonville Jaguars — No. 3, 2011

When Dareus is on the field, he’s a dynamic defensive lineman. However, injuries, suspensions and other issues have limited him throughout his career. This year, he’ll try to hold down a roster spot with the Jaguars.

15. D.J. Fluker, OL, Seattle Seahawks — No. 11, 2013

Fluker has moved around quite a bit in recent years. After spending his first four seasons with the Chargers, he was a member of the Giants last season and will play for the Seahawks this season.

The bad

16. Dee Milliner, CB, Free Agent — No. 17, 2012

Milliner spent his three-year NFL career with the Jets, recording three interceptions as a rookie. However, he never improved and was out of the league two short years later.

17. Trent Richardson, RB, Saskatchewan Roughriders — No. 3, 2012

Richardson ran for 950 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Browns in 2012, but two short years later, he was out of the league following a disappointing year for the Colts. He still hopes to be an NFL back again, but for now, he’s playing in the CFL.

Incomplete grades

The 2017 draft class hasn’t taken the NFL by storm, but it’s still too early to hand out grades for these three players. This fall, all three will be angling for more playing time, and will have plenty of opportunities to start making names for themselves:

  • Jonathan Allen, DL, Washington Redskins — No. 17, 2017
  • Marlon Humphrey, DB, Baltimore Ravens — No. 16, 2017
  • O.J. Howard, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers — No. 19, 2017

Trouble with the law

Reuben Foster had a strong rookie year and Rolando McClain showed he was an incredible linebacker when he was on the field. However, both have had their fair share of legal issues, keeping them from playing as much as they could have:

  • Reuben Foster, LB, San Francisco 49ers — No. 31, 2017
  • Rolando McClain, LB, Free Agent — No. 8, 2010