Bleacher Report’s lead NFL draft analyst Matt Miller released his most recent mock draft with just over two weeks until draft day, and he predicts five Alabama players to be selected in the first round.
One of Miller’s bolder predictions is that the Las Vegas Raiders go two-for-two on drafting Crimson Tide products in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Raiders hold two pick in the first round, picks No. 12 and No. 19.
They are no strangers to selecting Alabama alum in round No. 1, in the 2019 draft they selected former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs at No. 24 overall pick, making him the first running back taken off the board in the draft.
Miller predicts that the Raiders go all-in on creating a pipeline from Tuscaloosa to Las Vegas as they take former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III at No. 12 overall and safety Xavier McKinney at No. 19 – both of these selections would make them the first player of the board for their respective positions.
The reasoning behind both of these selections is that the Raiders are in need of both a receiver and a safety, and through these picks they would be taking who they feel are the best at their given spots on the field.
The 2020 NFL Draft is quickly approaching and Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on all things Alabama alum in the draft!
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