5 Alabama players drafted in first round in Mel Kiper’s Mock Draft

On Friday, Mel Kiper released a new NFL Mock Draft, and he has 5 Alabama players going in the fist round of the 2020 NFL Draft. 

15. Denver Broncos– Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

Oct 19, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Two Alabama Wide receivers drafted in the first round is an easy case according to Kiper, especially with what Ruggs has to offer.

“Does Denver have its quarterback of the future? Second-round pick Drew Lock, who flashed in his late-season cameo, has given Broncos fans hope, and he’ll get every opportunity to start all 16 games in 2020. So let’s help him out and give him the draft’s fastest pass-catcher to pair with Courtland Sutton, who looks like he could be a future superstar. Ruggs took a step forward as a route runner this season, but his game is all about speed — he can run by any defensive back. I also thought about cornerback here, especially with veteran Chris Harris Jr. hitting free agency. There could also be a hole at safety if the Broncos get priced out of Justin Simmons’ looming free-agent payday.”