Only four Alabama players are selected in the latest mock draft from CBS Sports analsyst Josh Edwards. Mac Jones goes early, DeVonta …
With the 2021 NFL draft only a few weeks away, analysts and fans are flocking to mock drafts all over the internet.
The latest mock draft by CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards has only four Crimson Tide players selected in the first round.
While there’s no way to know how many will actually be selected when it comes time for the first round, most mock drafts predict between five and six Alabama products being taken off the board on night No. 1.
12. Philadelphia Eagles – DeVonta Smith, WR
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The Eagles traded back, but still managed to land the 2020 Heisman trophy recipient. With Jalen Hurts entering his first season as the starting quarterback, giving him a solid and familiar receiver should help him out.
Patrick Surtain is slated to be the first cornerback drafted in the 2021 NFL draft. One popular spot for him is the Dallas Cowboys …
There are plenty of former Alabama stars in the NFL, who are spread out all across the league. With the 2021 draft quickly approaching and mock drafts heating up, numerous teams could select another Alabama player to add to their roster.
The Cowboys already have former Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper on their roster, but added former Crimson Tide cornerback Trevon Diggs in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.
In his rookie season, Diggs played in 12 games where he recorded 14 pass deflections, three interceptions and a forced fumble.
Now, the Cowboys may look to add to their secondary by drafting another Alabama star, Patrick Surtain II.
Surtain recently spoke on the possibility of playing alongside Diggs in the NFL.
Potential future Cowboys CB Patrick Surtain II on possibly reuniting with ex-college teammate CB Trevon Diggs in Dallas: "Diggs, he's my brother for life. Just lining up with him again, it would be a special feeling. …It'd just be like another day here in Alabama."
The Crimson Tide, who are set to begin the season ranked No. 2 in the nation, according to the preseason AP poll, are no strangers to having a star studded roster that makes national headlines.
However, as Nick Saban and Co. enter their first season with a quarterback not named Tua Tagovailoa or Jalen hurts in the last four years, many are interested which players remain that can garner a lot of attention.
Alabama has the most amount of players on the list with six. Here’s where they rank:
30. Jaylen Waddle, WR
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Jaylen Waddle is one of two wide receivers remaining from Alabama’s elite squad of wide receivers – the two that entered the NFL draft were the first two receivers selected in the first round. Waddle is expected to also be a first round pick, but more importantly, is expected to be a leader on the 2020 Crimson Tide offense.
20. Patrick Surtain, CB
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In 2019 Surtain recorded 42 tackles and two interceptions. He is also a member of this Alabama team that is a potential first-round pick. Surtain will be a name to watch throughout the season as a leader in the Alabama secondary.
