6 Alabama players projected to go first round in latest USA TODAY 2021 NFL mock draft

USA TODAY’s latest 2021 NFL mock draft predicts six Alabama Crimson Tide stars in the first round, with Najee Harris peaking in the teens.

15. New England Patriots – Mac Jones, QB

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Mac Jones exceeded all expectations put upon him heading into the 2020 season.  In this draft, Jones is not a top-three quarterback in this draft class, but he would be working with the NFL version of Nick Saban, Bill Belichick. The Patriots are looking for their quarterback of the future, could Jones be it?

12. San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Surtain II, CB

Patrick Surtain
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Surtain has been a big playmaker for the Crimson Tide during his years with the team. The 49ers are going to be in need of defensive players during the offseason, Surtain would be a quick fix and an immediate start.

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