Alabama football adds eighth player to Senior Bowl roster

Alabama football linebacker Henry To'o To'o has accepted an invitation to compete in the Reese's Senior Bowl, game officials announced via social media on Thursday.

He becomes the eighth Alabama player to do so, joining tight end Cam Latu, offensive guard Emil Ekiyor, offensive tackle Tyler Steen, kicker Will Reichard, defensive tackle Byron Young, safety Demarcco Hellams and nose guard D.J. Dale.

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To'o To'o was a two-year starter at inside linebacker for the Crimson Tide after transferring from Tennessee in 2021. The California native (6-foot-2, 228 pounds) led Alabama in tackles as a junior with 112, and has 89 this season entering the Dec. 31 Sugar Bowl against Kansas State. Over those two years, he's also made 15 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, and has been responsible for making calls for the front in defensive coordinator Pete Golding's scheme.

The Senior Bowl gathers more than 100 seniors and graduating fourth-year juniors from around the nation for a week of practices and interviews with NFL clubs ahead of its annual all-star game, allowing pro scouts and coaches a close look at some of the top talent in the upcoming draft while giving the players an opportunity to improve their draft status.

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This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football adds eighth player to Senior Bowl roster