ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates beating the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime to win the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.

NFL players react to epic college title game finish

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Not far removed from their own college careers, many NFL players spent Monday night watching the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

They weren't disappointed.

The NFL community couldn't help but tweet their reactions to Alabama's 26-23 overtime victory over Georgia.

Best game I’ve seen in awhile!!!
— Jordan Howard (@JHowardx24) January 9, 2018

Great ending that was a classic
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) January 9, 2018

That was a pretty good game. I guess 😳
— Kyle Juszczyk (@JuiceCheck44) January 9, 2018

Many noticed how the play and comportment of freshman Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is eerily similar to a certain NFL pivot.

Yo @DangeRussWilson you think you slick I know that’s you in that Bama uniform 🤔
— Strizzy (@JaelenStrong) January 9, 2018

Boy looked like Russell Wilson lol
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) January 9, 2018

I ain’t know Russel Wilson had a lil brother
— Taco Charlton (@TheSupremeTaco) January 9, 2018

Tagovailoa's 41-yard TD bomb on second-and-26 drew the appropriate praise.

Tua you are the goat my friend #salute
— Eli Apple (@EliApple13) January 9, 2018

What a dime
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) January 9, 2018

& to everybody whose ever been a back up in whatever profession in life that goes to show you that you always prepare like the starter or person ahead because you never know when you’ll be thrown in the fire!
— Akeem A. Dent (@AkeemDent) January 9, 2018

And the professionals couldn't help but comment on the game-winning play call and the defensive execution.

Hole shot vs Cov 2 for the Natty! Damn that’s crazy
— Mike Evans (@MikeEvans13_) January 9, 2018

A safety should never get looked off in Cov 2 to the single WR side, especially vs a 9 route..... Cmon GA
— D'Qwell Jackson (@DQ52) January 9, 2018

As a Safety in cover 2, it’s a must you stay on the mid point!
— JamalAdams (@TheAdams_era) January 9, 2018

Finally, Alabama alums were left to celebrate, while one former Clemson player gave props where props were due.

So proud of this team!! Defense balled out in the second half & battled their butts off to keep getting the offense the ball. Great team win!! Great job by Tua for taking what they give you!! #Proud #RTR #WeJustWin
— AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) January 9, 2018