NFL draft expert, Matt Miller with Bleacher Report, released his ‘way too early’ mock draft for the 2021 cycle.
Miller, like most draft analysts, understands that there will more than likely be another strong representation from Alabama standouts in the first round. Four Crimson Tide products heard their names called during the 2020 NFL Draft, after all.
In Miller’s first mock draft for 2021, seven different Alabama players were selected in the first round.
It’s important to note that we are still extremely far away from the next draft taking place. Some of the players mentioned are entering their junior season, which means they may elect to stay for their senior year rather than entering the draft.
Here’s where the former members of the Crimson Tide landed:
30: Baltimore Ravens – LaBryan Ray, IDL
Miller claims that Ray is the second best defensive lineman in the 2021 draft class and the Ravens get a steal by selecting him this late in the first round.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Patrick Surtain II, CB
Surtain is credited for having the NFL in his blood, but Miller also states that he is a fast and physical defensive back that is “tough to beat.”