Mel Kiper’s latest 2022 NFL mock draft features pair of former Alabama stars

See where this Alabama duo is expected to land in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft!

Evan Neal (OT) – No. 5 OVR, New York Giants

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Kiper has Neal going to the Giants at No. 5 overall, which is still impressive, but somewhat of a drop from his once-projected landing spot of No. 1 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“Neal is a massive tackle who can overpower defenders in the run game and move his feet as a pass-protector. Andrew Thomas, the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft, looked much better in Year 2 and could stay at left tackle, pushing Neal to the right side. Neal also played some guard at Alabama, and he could be great there too. This is a big season for quarterback Daniel Jones, so the Giants have to keep him upright,” writes Kiper.

Next … Jameson to an Alabama-heavy team.