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Where Alabama’s non-first-rounders could end up the 2023 NFL draft

Where Alabama’s non-first-rounders could be selected in the 2023 NFL draft!

Unfortunately, the first round of the NFL draft always takes the limelight. But the truth is, the first round doesn’t provide all of the talents that NFL fans will see next season.

While the Alabama football team is expected to see as many as four first-round selections later this month, as many as nine others could hear their names called over the final six rounds of the draft.

Even though the big four in Bryce Young, Will Anderson Jr., Brian Branch, and Jahmyr Gibbs are dominating the headlines, today we will look at Alabama’s non-first-rounders and when and where they will most likely be selected.

Giants stock up in latest 7-round Draft Wire mock

The New York Giants load up at several positions of need in the latest 7-round mock draft from our friends at Draft Wire.

The New York Giants have 10 selections in the upcoming NFL draft and after a successful foray into free agency, some of their needs have already been addressed.

In his latest seven-round mock draft, Draft Wire’s Curt Popejoy has the Giants taking 10 very interesting players that should make their roster even better.

Alabama to have six former players compete at the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl

A look at the six former Alabama football players competing in the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl down in Mobile.

It’s Senior Bowl week down in Mobile, Al. as a collection of some of the best talent in the country will compete in front of NFL coaches and scouts to help their respective draft prospects.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and Alabama will have a total of six former players competing throughout the week.

Each of Alabama’s prospects has a great deal to prove if they want to see their NFL draft stock rise because there is no “super-stars” among the group.

This will be the last time we will see these six former Tide players wearing the famous crimson helmets before they move on to, hopefully, the NFL.

Let’s take a quick look at the six former Alabama players competing in this year’s Reese’s Senior Bowl.

2023 Senior Bowl Preview: Interior Offensive Line

We continued our 2023 Senior Bowl preview series with the interior offensive line

One of the most important events on the National Football League calendar is the Senior Bowl. Held the week after the conference championship games, it is the true beginning of the NFL draft cycle.

Not only do scouts and analysts like us get to see over 100 draft prospects in one place competing against each other, but it’s also an opportunity for analysts and personnel alike to get together and have discussions about a number of topics.

As we look forward to this year’s Senior Bowl, both managing editor Tyler Forness and columnist Matt Anderson will be there in person to break everything down.

We will be breaking down each position group and what to look for throughout the week. Here is the wide receiver position.

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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive tackles

Updated list of Alabama players who have accepted invites to the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl

Alabama is once again sending several players down to Mobile to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

As college football fans await the start of bowl season and the College Football Playoff, players from around the country begin to make decisions on their future.

For younger players that could mean entering the transfer portal, but for the seniors, their college careers are nearing an end. Fortunately, the Reese’s Senior Bowl provides an opportunity for some of those seniors to hit the gridiron once more donning their college helmets before moving on to the NFL and beyond.

Like most years, the Alabama Crimson Tide will be sending several players to Mobile, Ala. to compete.

Here is an updated list of every Alabama player that has accepted an invite to the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Alabama DL, DJ Dale, headed to the senior bowl

Senior Bowl picks up third Tide player to participate

DJ Dale has officially accepted his invite to the Senior Bowl this year according to NFL scout Jim Nagy on his show today. Dale joins his former Alabama Crimson Tide teammates Emil Ekiyor Jr. and Byron Young in the game.

Dale has been a three-year starter on the defensive line for Alabama and he will surely be missed. However, his intangibles and leadership qualities make him such an interesting prospect.

All four years Dale’s statistics have remained pretty consistent with his junior year likely being his best campaign. This past season, Dale posted 16 total tackles, 2.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.

The senior bowl will be an outstanding opportunity for Dale to showcase his skills and hopefully sneak into day two of the NFL draft.

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Ekiyor Jr., Eboigbe Outland Trophy Watch List

Two Tide members land on the Outland Trophy watch list ahead of the 2022 college football season!

Emil Ekiyor Jr. is a veteran guard with 29 career starts under his belt. He was a key component of the Crimson Tide’s 20221 offense that was ranked top ten in virtually every single offensive statistic. With an outstanding 2022 campaign, Ekiyor can greatly improve his draft stock.

On the other side of the ball, Justin Eboigbe will be starting on the defensive line for the first time in his career. Through three seasons in Tuscaloosa, Eboigbe has posted 48 tackles with two sacks and two fumble recoveries. At 6-foot-5 and 252 pounds, Eboigbe has the frame to be the next great disrupter on the interior defensive line.

Both Ekiyor and Eboigbe have been recognized on the Outland Trophy watch list ahead of the 2022 season. The Outland Trophy recognizes the nation’s most outstanding interior linemen on offense or defense.

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