Some impressive NFL players have come out of Group of Five schools, and UAB is no exception.
Here’s a look at NFL Draft picks out of UAB during the Super Bowl era, which began in 1966.
NFL Draft Picks From UAB
| Yr | Rd | Team | Player | Position |
| 2024 | 6 | ARI | Tejhaun Palmer | WR |
| 2023 | 7 | MIN | DeWayne McBride | RB |
| 2022 | 3 | CLE | Alex Wright | DE |
| 2021 | 4 | JAX | Jordan Smith | OLB |
| 2015 | 5 | ARI | JJ Nelson | WR |
| 2015 | 6 | GNB | Kennard Backman | TE |
| 2010 | 6 | MIN | Joe Webb | WR |
| 2005 | 1 | ATL | Roddy White | WR |
| 2002 | 1 | NYJ | Bryan Thomas | DE |
| 2002 | 2 | KAN | Eddie Freeman | DE |
| 2001 | 6 | MIA | Otis Leverette | DE |
| 2000 | 7 | IND | Rodregis Brooks | DB |
| 1999 | 7 | PHI | Pernell Davis | DT |
| 1998 | 3 | TEN | Dainon Sidney | DB |
| 1998 | 6 | DAL | Izell Reese | DB |
