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. …

Jedrick Wills Jr., Offensive Line

Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tackle Jedrick Wills Jr (74) pulls against the Clemson Tigers during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Jedrick Wills Jr. is one of the best offensive tackle prospects in Alabama football history. There aren’t a lot of weaknesses to his game, and his ability to make an impact as a run blocker and in pass protection will make him highly coveted by NFL franchises.

It will be interesting, however, to see how the former Alabama right tackle performs with the on-field drills. Wills looks like a solid athlete, but I wouldn’t put him in any sort of “elite” category in that area.

Still, there’s a good chance Wills becomes the first offensive lineman off the board come April.

Current projection: Top 10