Over the past 17 seasons, nobody has dominated the NFL draft quite like Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide with 133 total draft picks, and 47 of those guys being selected in the first round. In fact, the last time the Crimson Tide didn’t have a player selected in the first round was back in 2008. However, Saban is no longer on the sidelines and Kalen DeBoer will get his first chance to extend the streak in April.
It’s been a very up-and-down year for the Crimson Tide in terms of production, especially on offense, but nobody has ever doubted the talent in Tuscaloosa. Even though the NFL draft is still months away and the order is not yet official, it’s never too early for mock drafts.
Right now, the Crimson Tide will likely have two guys selected in the first round in QB Jalen Milroe and OL Tyler Booker.
Milroe has not officially declared for the draft yet, but all signs seem to indicate he will be turning pro after the ReliaQuest Bowl. If Milroe enters the draft, NJ.com projects the Giants would use the No. 4 overall pick on the Alabama signal caller. He is without a doubt one of the most gifted athletes in the college game, but has some serious growth to make in the passing game to become a franchise QB.
As for Booker, he is only a junior but will certainly turn pro with first-round grades. His stock has taken a bit of a hit this season, but CBS Sports projects Booker to be selected No. 27 overall by the Ravens.
I would be pretty surprised if either guy returns to Tuscaloosa, but we should know their final answer in the coming days.
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