Latest 2021 NFL mock draft has 6 Alabama players going in first round

USA Today’s Draft Wire posted their latest mock draft for the 2021 NFL draft, and they have 6 Alabama players going in the first round.

19. Buffalo Bills- DeVonta Smith | WR | Alabama

Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass against Clemson Tigers cornerback A.J. Terrell (8) during the third quarter during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi’s Stadium. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Simply put, Smith will go lights out in 2019. Last season, Smith was splitting reps with Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy, both of which were first-round draft picks. Smith’s decision to return for his senior year is not only going to help Alabama have a better chance of returning to the College Football Playoff, but it also will give him the opportunity to improve his draft stock. Even while splitting reps with Jeudy and Ruggs, Smith still recorded an impressive 68 receptions for 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns, one of which sparked a second-half comeback against the Michigan Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl. This season will be Smith’s best. Just wait.