College football may always be king in the state of Alabama, but for eight fine years arena football enjoyed its own place in the local spotlight, with a few former Steeldogs showing their talents not only on the 50-yard field but a bigger stage in the NFL, both figuratively and in the 100-yard sense. Here’s a look back at the Alabama Steeldog all-time greats and where their careers took them, beyond Birmingham.Erick Harris – Harris came to Steeldogs from fellow Arena Football 2 team, the Amarillo Dusters, serving as perhaps the team’s most versatile player, with the ability to play start at both wide receiver and defensive back. Showing obvious talent, Harris made the jump straight from the Steeldogs to the Philadelphia Eagles where he served on the team’s practice squad. The Kansas City Chiefs would give the young DB a look a year later, choosing to keep him around on the practice unit as well. In search of more playing time, Harris took his talents across the pond to NFL Europe where he played for the Rhein Fire and Amsterdam Admirals. Eventually, Harris found his way back to Arena circuit, spending time with the Grand Rapids Rampage before his current team, the Cleveland Gladiators.Detronn Harris The prolific wide receiver out of West Georgia actually traversed the football landscape in reverse order, starting his pro playing days with brief stints as a member of the Titans and Panthers before flourishing in the Arena Football 2 level in Birmingham. (more…)