11. Atlanta Falcons – Dylan Moses, LB
Many were surprised when Dylan Moses announced he would be returning to Alabama instead of declaring for the 2020 NFL draft. However, after missing all of 2019 due to a knee injury, Moses wanted to prove he’s still worth a top pick, while also displaying his health and durability.
“Moses would have been in the first-round conversation had he come out after last season but he tore his ACL in August 2019 and decided to return to Alabama where early reports are that he’s consistently been a practice standout,” wrote Wilson. “The Falcons, meanwhile, have stumbled to 0-2 and much of it has beren self-inflicted. It’s been a recurring theme, but they have to get better on defense and Moses accomplishes that.”
5. Cincinnati Bengals – Patrick Surtain Jr., DB
Surtain is expected to be a leader in Alabama’s secondary for the 2020 season. stepping up to help make up for the leadership losses in Trevon Diggs and Xavier McKinney, who are both now serving prominent roles in their respective NFL teams.
“Surtain was arguably the best defensive back on Alabama’s roster last season, one that included Trevon Diggs and Xavier McKinney,” writes Wilson. “William Jackson, who is the final year of his rookie deal, has been pretty good to start the season but the Bengals could stand to bolster the other CB position.”