Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of July.
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🏈 Sports
A new ranking lists the top 10 NFL players from Alabama high schools and colleges, featuring Philip Rivers with 243 starts and Dalvin Tomlinson in the mix.
The list will remain unchanged for at least two seasons—highlighting local talent that continues to make its mark in the league.
Auburn wide receiver Chas Nimrod aims for a 1,000-yard season in his senior year after fully recovering from a broken fibula and transferring from South Florida.
His new quarterback, Byrum Brown, also joined Auburn to boost the Tigers offense as SEC Media Days begins on July 20.
Auburn pitcher Alex Petrovic was drafted by the New York Mets in the sixth round on Sunday with the 181st pick in Philadelphia & he posted a 10-2 record with a 3.21 ERA in 17 starts this season.
He is the second Auburn player chosen this weekend.
Auburn reliever Garrett Brewer, who transferred to the Tigers from Michigan State, was selected with the 344th overall pick by the Colorado Rockies in the 12th round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday.
This pick marks the Rockies’ ninth consecutive pitcher selection (extending their draft trend).
Auburn pitcher Drew Whalen was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the ninth round of the MLB Draft on Sunday.
He pitched only six games this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery for an elbow injury.
The Detroit Tigers selected Auburn pitcher Jett Johnston in the 13th round of the MLB draft on Sunday.
Johnston, who made 15 relief appearances for Auburn this season (with a 0-1 record and 5.63 ERA in 24 innings), is the seventh Auburn player chosen by Detroit.
Troy reliever Dylan Alonso was picked by the Kansas City Royals in the 16th round on Sunday.
The 6 ft 4 pitcher had seven saves + helped his team reach its first College World Series appearance.
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