The NFL Scouting Combine is in two weeks (Feb. 28-March 6) and while all University of Alabama football standouts desire a strong performance, it comes down to the ideal position needs for each franchise.
After capturing a third straight Southeastern Conference title (2014-16) and third appearance in the College Football Playoff, coach Nick Saban is expected to have six players selected in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. Listed below is the first installment of mock drafts for Tide players, courtesy of TDAL Magazine.
First Round
-DE Jonathan Allen, No.4 overall, Jacksonville Jaguars
-CB Marlon Humphrey, No. 11 overall, New Orleans Saints
-ILB Reuben Foster, No. 13 overall, Arizona Cardinals
-OLB Tim Williams, No. 16 overall, Baltimore Ravens
-TE O.J. Howard, No. 19 overall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
-OT Cam Robinson, No. 20 overall, Denver Broncos
Second Round
-OLB Ryan Anderson, San Francisco 49ers
Third Round
-WR ArDarius Stewart, Buffalo Bills
-S Eddie Jackson, Dallas Cowboys
Fourth Round
-DL Dalvin Tomlinson, New England Patriots
Fifth Round
-WR Gehrig Dieter, Kansas City Chiefs
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.
