Alabama Mock Draft Roundup: A Look at Where Crimson Tide Stars Could be Heading

The NFL Draft is simply someday away. Barring a significant shock, Evan Neal and Jameson Williams would be the solely Alabama gamers to come back off the board in the course of the first spherical of the draft on Thursday night time. From there, issues ought to get a bit extra fascinating for the Crimson Tide as its draft class this yr is chock-full of mid-range expertise.

This yr’s NFL Draft can be held in Las Vegas and can start with the primary spherical Thursday night time at 7 p.m. CT. The second and third rounds will happen on Friday night time starting at 6 p.m. CT whereas the draft will conclude with rounds 4-7 on Saturday starting at 11 a.m.

Earlier than issues get kicked off, BamaCentral compiled a listing of 10 latest mock drafts to get a really feel of the place Alabama gamers are projected to be chosen.

Who we used: CBS Sports activities seven-round (Ryan Wilson, April 22), ESPN seven-round (Matt Miller, April 26), FOX Sports activities (Jason McIntyre, April 26), NFL.com seven-round (Chad Reuter, April 22), Professional Soccer Focus (Ari Meirov, April 26) Professional Soccer Community (Adam H. Beasley, April 26), Sports activities Illustrated (Albert Breer, April 26), The Athletic (Workers, April 27), The Ringer (Danny Kelly, April 27), USA At present (Nate Davis, April 27).

Evan Neal, OL

No. 5 (first spherical), New York Giants, — CBS

No, 4 (first spherical), New York Jets — ESPN

No. 5 (first spherical), New York Giants — FOX Sports activities

No. 6 (first spherical), Carolina Panthers — NFL

No. 3 (first spherical), Houston Texans — PFF

No. 6 (first spherical), Carolina Panthers — PFN

No. 6 (first spherical), Carolina Panthers — Sports activities Illustrated

No. 3 (first spherical), Houston Texans — The Athletic

No, 4 (first spherical), New York Jets — The Ringer

No. 5 (first spherical), New York Giants — USA At present

Sports activities Illustrated’s Abert Breer reported Tuesday that just a few groups “have raised knee and hip points to me regarding Alabama OT Evan Neal, with a great variety of golf equipment contemplating him a notable medical threat.” Offensive line coach Duke Manyweather, who has skilled with Neal the previous few months, responded to reports of the injury concerns, stating that the lineman has not missed a workout this offseason. Harm leaks this near the draft are sometimes a product of groups hoping a prospect falls to them. It’s laborious to think about Neal drops a lot additional than the Giants at No. 5 total.

Jameson Williams, WR

No. 13 (first spherical), Houston Texans, — CBS

No. 13 (first spherical), Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (projected commerce) — ESPN

No. 8 (first spherical), Atlanta Falcons — FOX Sports activities

No. 18 (first spherical), Philadelphia Eagles — NFL

No. 15 (first spherical), Philadelphia Eagles — PFF

No. 10 (first spherical), New York Jets — PFN

No. 15 (first spherical), Philadelphia Eagles — Sports activities Illustrated

No. 17 (first spherical), Los Angeles Chargers — The Athletic

No. 10 (first spherical), New York Jets — The Ringer

No. 10 (first spherical), New York Jets — USA At present

Williams’ ACL damage seems to be much less of a priority by the day. Earlier this week, a video surfaced of the wide receiver moving well while going through light on-field drills. Even when Williams has to overlook time early within the season, he’s seen by many groups because the No. 1 receiver on this yr’s class. That ought to see him land safely within the first 15 picks with an opportunity of a crew snatching him up within the high 10.

John Metchie III, WR

No. 62 (second spherical), Kansas Metropolis Chiefs — CBS

No. 56 (second spherical), Dallas Cowboys — ESPN

No. 66 (third spherical), Detroit Lions — NFL

This can be a deep receiver class, so Metchie’s draft inventory will rely upon how the draft shakes up earlier than him. Fortuitously, he seems to be rehabbing nicely from his ACL damage in December and ought to be able to return to the sector by June in time for NFL coaching camps. He looks as if a secure guess to come back off the board within the second spherical.

Christian Harris, LB

No. 64 (second spherical), Denver Broncos — CBS

No. 47 (second spherical), Washington Commanders — ESPN

No. 45 (second spherical), Baltimore Ravens — NFL

Harris drastically improved his inventory in the course of the nationwide championship sport in January the place he recorded three sacks and a pressured fumble. That efficiency alongside along with his athleticism ought to see him land within the second spherical.

Phidarian Mathis, DL

No. 82 (third spherical), Atlanta Falcons, — CBS

No. 76 (third spherical), Baltimore Ravens — ESPN

No. 125 (fourth spherical), Miami Dolphins — NFL

Mathis is probably Alabama’s most underrated prospect on this yr’s draft class. Whereas he’s not flashy, he proved he can present inside strain from the defensive deal with place, recording 9 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss final season. ESPN’s Todd McShay projected him as a second-round choose earlier this month whereas others have slotted him within the third spherical. If Mathis makes it previous Day 2 of the draft, it will likely be a shock.

Jalyn Armour-Davis, DB

No. 169 (fifth spherical), Tennessee Titans, — CBS

No. 83 (third spherical), Philadelphia Eagles — ESPN

No. 144 (fifth spherical), Carolina Panthers — NFL

Armour-Davis was Alabama’s high cornerback final yr. He adopted that up by operating a formidable 4.39 time within the 40-yard sprint in the course of the NFL Mix. May that be sufficient to propel him right into a Day-2 choose?

Josh Jobe, DB

No. 114 (fourth spherical), Atlanta Falcons, — CBS

No. 122 (fourth spherical), Indianapolis Colts – ESPN

No. 175 (fifth spherical), Los Angeles Rams — NFL

Jobe is coming off a disappointing senior season at Alabama. A few of that may be attributed to a turf toe damage that in the end shut him down in the course of the playoffs. That being stated, he has the dimensions (6-foot-1, 194 kilos) and athleticism NFL groups covet.

Brian Robinson, RB

No. 206 (sixth spherical), Denver Broncos, — CBS

No. 144 (fifth spherical), Carolina Panthers — ESPN

No. 94 (third spherical), Tennessee Titans — NFL

After ready his flip behind a slew of proficient backs, Robinson lastly took over the beginning position in Alabama’s backfield final season. The Tuscaloosa, Ala., native didn’t disappoint, averaging 4.96 yards per carry whereas operating for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns. He additionally confirmed good fingers out of the backfield, reeling in 35 receptions for 296 yards and a pair of scores by the air. Robinson isn’t an electrifying again however is able to selecting up powerful yards and can be a pleasant complementary piece to a number of NFL backfields.

Slade Bolden, WR

No. 210 (sixth spherical), New England Patriots — CBS

No. 262 (seventh spherical), San Francisco 49ers — ESPN

No. 210 (sixth spherical), New England Patriots — NFL

Virtually each draft projection for Bolden has him teaming again up with former Alabama roommate Mac Jones in New England. The artful slot receiver suits the mildew of what the Patriots like on the place. The truth that Bolden can play particular groups also needs to assist his draft worth.

Christopher Allen, Edge

No. 248 (seventh spherical), Tampa Bay Buccaneers — CBS

No. 196 (sixth spherical), Baltimore Ravens — ESPN

No. 133 (fourth spherical), Tampa Bay Buccaneers — NFL

No. 102 (third spherical), Miami Dolphins — The Athletic

Allen is Alabama’s greatest wildcard on this yr’s draft as he has been projected as excessive because the third spherical and as little as the seventh. He has handled a number of accidents in his profession and suffered a season-ending foot damage throughout final yr’s opener in opposition to Miami. Nonetheless, his potential as an elite cross rusher may entice a crew to take an opportunity on him sooner than some anticipate.