7 Alabama players in first round of latest CBS Sports 2021 NFL mock draft

Seven Alabama players are projected to go in the first round of CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson’s 2021 NFl mocl draft, including QB Mac Jones.

17. Cleveland Browns – DeVonta Smith, WR

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DeVonta Smith likely could have been a high draftee in the 2020 NFL draft along with former teammates Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy. However, Smith stayed and is now lighting up the college football scene, with Jaylen Waddle by his side. Wilson explains that Smith’s talent could be the one piece to help Baker Mayfield.

12. Detroit Lions – Dylan Moses, LB

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Moses came back from injury after missing all of 2019 with a torn ACL. There was growing belief he would enter the 2020 NFL draft, but shocked many by announcing his return. A key defensive player, and a team leader, Moses is who the Lions need to get back on track.

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