10 Winningest Quarterbacks in Alabama History

The Alabama Crimson Tide have to move on from one of the most talented quarterbacks they've ever seen come through Tuscaloosa next season with Tua Tagovailoa making the leap to the NFL this April.

Of course, this comes with the territory when you've been recruiting and fielding some of the most competitive college football teams in the country for more than a decade straight. Yet, while reloading on championship-caliber talent hasn't slowed the Tide down much in recent transitions, replacing a player as successful at Tua at the QB position won't be an easy task.

With that in mind, here's a look at Alabama's 10 winningest QBs by starting record in Crimson Tide history.

Winning Alabama QBs in Crimson Tide History

10. Dixie Howell (1932-34)

Starting Record: (22-2-1)
Win Percentage: .900

9. Mike Shula (1984-86)

Starting Record: (22-8-1)
Win Percentage: .721

8. Tua Tagovailoa (2017-19)

Starting Records: (22-2)
Win Percentages: .917

7. Greg McElroy (2007-10)

Starting Record: (24-3)
Win Percentage: .8889

6. Pat Trammell (1959-61)

Starting Record: (26-2-4)
Win Percentage: .875

5. Jalen Hurts (2016-18)

Starting Record: (26-2)
Win Percentage: .929

4. Harry Gilmer (1944-47)

Starting Record: (30-9-2)
Win Percentage: .756

3. Jeff Rutledge (1976-78)

Starting Record: (33-5-0)
Win Percentage: .868

2. Jay Barker (1991-94)

Starting Record: (35-2-1)
Win Percentage: .934

*Note: The official NCAA record book reflects a 27–11 mark due to a technical forfeiture of games during the 1993 season.

1. A.J. McCarron (2010-13)

Starting Record: (36-4)
Win Percentage: .900

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