Mel Kiper only has 4 Alabama players going Round 1 in latest mock draft

Despite having up to seven potential first-round picks, Mel Kiper Jr. only had four of Alabama’s players mocked on Day 1.

11. New York Jets – Jedrick Wills Jr., Offensive Tackle

The Jets made an effort to fix their porous offensive line in free agency, bringing back guard Alex Lewis and adding tackle George Fant and interior linemen Connor McGovern, Greg Van Roten and Josh Andrews. But that’s not enough. They need another infusion of talent, particularly at right tackle, where Chuma Edoga played last season. Wills was a two-year starter at right tackle for the Crimson Tide, and he could step in on day one and be New York’s most talented lineman. Wide receiver is a position to watch here, though free agent Robby Anderson could still return. I also thought about pass-rusher, but this is a little too high for second-ranked edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson.

Our take: Similar to Tagovailoa going No. 5 overall, Wills Jr. falling outside the top 10 would provide excellent value for the Jets. Alabama’s starting right tackle from last season has a versatile skillset that would help him instantly upgrade an offensive line that has struggled.