The 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide team was loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. Unfortunately for Nick Saban, a few of those players will be leaving the program to pursue their professional careers; however, that’s nothing new for the reigning national champions.
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com has created his most recent 2021 NFL mock draft, which features six Alabama stars in the first round.
Whether it be a playmaker cornerback, a Heisman-winning wide receiver or a quarterback that exceeded expectations, Alabama is projected to be well represented on the first night of the draft.
Here’s where they land:
31. Kansas City Chiefs – Landon Dickerson, C
Dickerson suffered a knee injury in the SEC championship that led to him sitting out in both the Rose Bowl and the national championship games. However, there’s no denying that he was the strongest member of the line to protect Heisman-finalist quarterback Mac Jones. He was not only a solid contributor, but a leader and a well-liked member of the team. The Chiefs would be able to fill this role with a reliable, immediate starter.