TAMPA, Fla. -- Over the course of the 2016-17 season, Alabama sent 14 true freshmen onto the field -- two more than 2015 -- in at least one of its 15 games, including the last night’s national title game. But what about the players that didn’t see the field?

Seven players from the Crimson Tide’s top-ranked signing class of 2016 redshirted during the team’s 14-1 (8-0 SEC) campaign, including former five-star prospect and Alabama legacy Ben Davis, three offensive linemen and three other defensive players.

Below is a list of the true freshmen that redshirted and their rankings out of high school.

ILB Ben Davis, rated No. 10 nationally

CB Nigel Knott, rated No. 62 nationally

DT Quinnen Williams, rated No. 160 nationally

OG Deonte Brown, rated No. 176 nationally

OG Chris Owens, rated No. 178 nationally

OT Scott Lashley, rated No. 195 nationally

ATH Shawn Jennings, rated No. 598 nationally

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Knott and Jennings dealt with injuries throughout the season. Knott was able to suit up and practice after healing from a knee setback he arrived to Alabama with, while Jennings watched Monday’s national title game from the sideline in street clothes.

Williams impressed during his time on the scout team and has played every position along the defensive line in practice, mostly out of first-year coach Karl Dunbar’s curiosity.

Brown, who his teammates call “Cornbread,” is considered one of the strongest players on the team. Lashley and Owens both worked with the third-team offensive line this season but were able to see some reps with the twos out on the practice field.

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