Draft Wire’s latest 2021 NFL mock draft has 7 Alabama players in first round

Draft Wire’s latest 2021 NFL Mock Draft predicts seven Alabama players will be selected in the first round.

It’s never too early to start looking at mock drafts, especially when the 2020 Alabama football team is loaded with potential early-round talent.

USA Today’s Draft Wire posted their latest mock draft for the 2021 NFL draft and it predicts seven Alabama players will be drafted in the first round.

Here’s where those players are projected to land:

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Najee Harris

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The Alabama running back could possibly join an offense that currently houses elite talent including Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans. Tampa’s expected starting running back for 2020 is Ronald Jones II. Their backfield definitely needs the addition of someone special, like Harris, in order to help the passing game.

23. Green Bay Packers – Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle
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Waddle is a player that is set to be a serious offensive leader for the 2020 college football season. His speed, elusiveness and incredible route running abilities could make him a star in his rookie season. The Packers seem to be moving away from Aaron Rodgers and toward the Jordan Love Era. Will Jaylen Waddle be Love’s first offensive addition through the draft?

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