USA TODAY mock draft predicts 5 Alabama players in first round

The mock draft is littered with high-level talent from all conferences and programs from across the college football world, and even a fe…

15. Denver Broncos – Henry Ruggs III, WR

Henry Ruggs
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The Broncos are destined to take a wide receiver with the No. 15 overall pick. The only question is, who? In this draft class full of receiver talent, it seems that only three stick out among the rest: Jerry Jeudy, Ruggs and CeeDee Lamb. This mock had Ruggs being the last remaining member of the ‘big three,’ so he’s the guy for Denver.

13. San Francisco 49ers – Jerry Jeudy, WR

Jerry Jeudy
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Nate Davis claims Jeudy is the best receiver in this draft class, despite CeeDee Lamb being selected just one pick prior. Jeudy was an all-star at Alabama and some comparisons have lined him up against another Alabama alum, Julio Jones. Jeudy would make for a nice pair with Deebo Samuel to give Jimmy G and the 49ers another run at a Super Bowl.