Nick Saban says missing on this NFL Draft pick was 'the biggest recruiting mistake' he ever made at Alabama

Nick Saban says missing on this NFL Draft pick was 'the biggest recruiting mistake' he ever made at Alabama

Saban heaped praise on the Jets' second-round selection

Nick Saban shares 'biggest recruiting mistake'

A pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft gave Nick Saban the opportunity to talk about a mistake he made on the recruiting trail during his coaching days.

Nick Saban calls not landing TE a big recruiting mistake

During Friday night’s ABC broadcast of the 2025 NFL Draft, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban made an interesting statement regarding one of the tight ends that was selected. Saban said that not landing former LSU tight end and New York Jets second-round pick Mason Taylor was the biggest recruiting mistakes of his career. Saban actually coached Taylor’s dad, Jason during his two-year stint with the Miami Dolphins. Taylor received an offer from…

Nick Saban reveals 'biggest recruiting mistake' of his career during 2025 NFL Draft

Across his legendary coaching career, Nick Saban was known for his extensive track record of recruiting hits. That’s evidenced by the laundry list of names Saban developed into first-round draft picks from Alabama. However, even the GOAT was not immune to mistakes and missteps during his coaching career. Even the best miss a star right in front of their faces, and Saban admitted the Crimson Tide missed one in former LSU tight end Mason Taylor. S…