Alabama football: Analyzing Tide’s participants in 2020 NFL Combine

The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine is set to get underway this week. And there is a long list of college football’s top prospects hoping to make an impression on league decision-makers and draft pundits, including 10 former members of the Crimson Tide. …

Shyheim Carter, Defensive Back

Shyheim Carter
Oct 6, 2018; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Alabama won 65-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL Combine is a place where a guy such as Shyheim Carter can excel. Not because of his athleticism, but more due to his impressive mental capacity.

Carter is a student of the game, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban praised the former cornerback/safety for his overall knowledge of the game. That aspect won’t go unnoticed this week, we can assure you.

Current projection: Round 4-6

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