Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz from USA Today, has 7 Alabama players going in the first round in his most recent mock draft for the 2020 NFL Draft.
As Schwartz notes, “Attempting to compile a mock draft amid the start of free agency in the NFL is a bit like building a house of cards while staring down the barrel of a leaf blower. Neither exercise lends itself to a final product with much staying power.
But with a flurry of trades and signings reshaping the NFL landscape, the outlook for the first round has shifted dramatically in the last few days. Two teams — the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills — have already parted with their top picks in order to obtain high-end veteran talent.
Yet Tom Brady’s agreement to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was not only the biggest news of the week but also the move that sent the most ripples through the top of the draft order. That, along with many other agreements, helped provide a degree of clarity on where several teams stand after the marquee players found their landing spots.”
Clearly there is a lot that can change. Actually, a lot has changed. Several Alabama players chose not to participate at the combine and were hoping to showcase their talents at Alabama’s pro day, but since the SEC cancelled the rest of the spring season, the SEC championship games, and all pro days, the mock drafts have shifted a little bit.
So, with all that said, let’s take a look and see who he believes will be going from the Crimson Tide to the NFL in the first round.