5 Alabama players projected first round in CBS 2021 NFL mock draft

Alabama players are no strangers to the first round of an NFL draft. Five players are predicted to go in the first round of this CBS mock…

13. New England Patriots – Jaylen Waddle, WR

Jaylen Waddle
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Waddle injured his ankle on the opening kickoff of the Tennessee game this season, leaving him sidelined for the remainder of the year. His elusiveness paired with his peed makes him one of the most electric players in all of college football. Edwards believes Waddle can make the Patriots offense a bit more versatile and add onto what they alrady possess.

7. Atlanta Falcons – Patrick Surtain II, CB

Patrick Surtain
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Surtain is a veteran in the Alabama secondary, whose contributins have been felt for numerous seasons. With the experience comes leadership, a quality valued in young NFL rookies. Edwards believes drafting Srtain would give the Falcons a true “lockdown corner.”