Alabama Fans Thanks Tua Tagovailoa With Hoards of Fan Mail Upon Leaving Tuscaloosa

Alabama fans absolutely adore their Hawaiian quarterback, and despite Tua Tagovailoa's decision to go pro, Crimson Tide supporters are still showing him love as he heads out the door.

Tagovailoa and Nick Saban held a press conference on Monday, in which Tua announced his future plans. Despite the looming decision, Alabama fans' outpouring of support impacted the emotional Tagovailoa, who remains a true fan favorite in Tuscaloosa.

This is all fan mail for @Tuaamann at the @AlabamaFTBL facility ? pic.twitter.com/8flojPJCq0
— ESPN (@espn) January 6, 2020

Tagovailoa's pro prospects are quite good, as evidenced by his choice to skip his senior season and rehab from the hip injury which cost him the latter portion of his 2019 campaign. Despite said ailment, Tua is expected to be a top-15 pick, perhaps moving up even higher should he prove himself healed in team workouts and physicals.

#Bama QB Tua Tagovailoa has announced that he’s declaring for the NFL Draft. He’s a likely first-rounder — even with the hip injury. Read about him here: https://t.co/cUwHoTBl8z
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2020

Tagovailoa's long been rumored a target for the Miami Dolphins, who hold the No. 5 pick in this year's NFL Draft. While Tagovailoa is expected to fall further due to injury concerns, should Miami fear they'll miss out on him at a later pick, it may force their hand.

As Tua awaits his next home, it's quite clear the Alabama faithful will never forget his days donning Crimson Tide colors.