Nick Saban did not seem to make many mistakes with Alabama football. But early in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Crimson Tide legend admitted one he made on the recruiting trail.

The Crimson Tide has had at least one first-round pick for 16 consecutive years, and is likely to have a couple more when the 2025 draft begins on Thursday. One of those Alabama first-round picks from years past was running back Mark Ingram, who was drafted No. 28 overall by the New Orleans Saints in 2011.

Nick Saban was the architect of one of the greatest dynasties in college football history during his time at Alabama, winning six national championships from 2007-2023. He recruited and developed some of the best football players of this generation,