Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, Amari Cooper player prop picks for NFC, AFC championships

Many notable Alabama alumni had their seasons end last week. As the likes of Derrick Henry, Jahmyr Gibbs, Will Anderson Jr. and many others prepare for the offseason, the perks of a college football dynasty include stars spread around the league for which to root.

Four NFL teams will be playing Sunday, Between them are nine players who once wore the Crimson Tide uniform on Saturdays.

Ahead of kickoff Sunday, you’ll have an opportunity to not just support them, but wager on them as well. Here are some of the best player props on former Alabama stars and on what sportsbooks to locate them ahead of Sunday’s action.

Note: Odds are based on the best value our experts find as of publication; check lines closer to game time to ensure you get the best odds.

Jalen Hurts over 31.5 rushing yards

Best odds: -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook

In both regular-season games against the Commanders, Jalen Hurts went over this 31.5-yard mark, but he’s also hit this total in his past five games.

Defenses have no choice but to hone in on trying to slow RB Saquon Barkley. So when Hurts keeps the football for himself, he generally has easy openings to pick up yards.

With a carry for 10+ yards in 11 of his 15 games played, the Eagles have no issue letting their quarterback create with his legs, and we should see plenty of it Sunday.

The Commanders allow the ninth-most rushing attempts to quarterbacks this year. It’s clear Hurts is expected to get the chance to scramble with a rushing attempts line ranging from 7.5 to 8.5 depending on the sportsbook. Expect him to capitalize on the opportunity.

DeVonta Smith under 4.5 receptions

Best odds: -145 at Fanatics Sportsbook

DeVonta Smith is surrounded by sharp lines ahead of kickoff. The star wideout is part of an offense that has clearly embraced its rushing attack and has minimal passing opportunities for the receivers to produce.

In the Eagles’ two playoff games, Hurts has completed only 28 passes and thrown the ball 41 times. Assuming that the trend continues, there will be about 14 completions to go around Sunday.

Not only has Smith failed to go over this line this postseason, but no player on the Eagles’ roster has, either. Smith can reel in a long throw or break free after the catch for a huge gain, so his yardage marker is risky. However, the opportunities don’t appear to be there for him to get five or more receptions, especially if the Eagles control the game like the point spread indicates.

Amari Cooper under 17.5 receiving yards

Best odds: -114 at FanDuel

It might be easy to do a double-take seeing a receiver as accomplished as Amari Cooper heading into games with a receiving yard prop line that is so low. Still, the veteran receiver has not found a consistent role in the Bills’ offense since joining the team in Week 7.

In his 10 games played with the team, he’s gone over 18 yards only four times. In the team’s two playoff games, Cooper has had a 36% and 34% snap rate. Based on that, he is battling with Curtis Samuel to be the team’s WR4.

With only four targets, two receptions and eight yards this postseason, it’s hard to feel confident the 30-year-old pass-catcher will be involved in the gameplan Sunday. Those opportunities will be more difficult to come by against a Chiefs' defense that allowed the sixth-fewest yards to wide receivers this season.

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