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.

15. Denver Broncos – Henry Ruggs III, Wide Receiver

The Broncos have made a few solid additions this offseason, signing guard Graham Glasgow and running back Melvin Gordon and trading for defensive tackle Jurrell Casey and cornerback A.J. Bouye. They haven’t addressed left tackle — former first-round pick Garett Bolles could be on his way out after a disappointing tenure — or wide receiver, where they have Courtland Sutton but not much else. Ruggs, who ran a 4.27 40 at the combine, would be a great complement to Sutton’s size, as he could run crossers and catch deep balls from second-year signal-caller Drew Lock.

Our take: Henry Ruggs III ending up in Denver is one of the best fits of the entire draft. With Courtland Sutton and Daesean Hamilton already on the roster, the Alabama receiver is a perfect complement with the speed needed to carry defenses vertically. As Kiper points out, Ruggs isn’t just a deep threat, however. He can also win on short-to-intermediate routes as well.

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