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VIDEO: Perfect fits for former Alabama players entering the NFL Draft

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With COVID-19 cancelling Pro Day at Alabama, it hurt the opportunities of Trevon Diggs and Terrell Lewis to be selected as first-round picks.

Since 2007, Nick Saban has placed 90 athletes in the NFL Draft – including 29 first-rounders.

The trio of Quinnen Williams, Jonah Williams and Josh Jacobs all went in the first-round of last year’s event.  

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Five individuals will look to hear their names called on Thursday, April 23 to start the draft in Paradise, Nev.

On Friday, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine broke down the best landing spots for each player via In My Own Words. 

Check out the video below. 

Stephen breaks down his "perfect fits" for the 5 first-rounders he sees for Alabama in the NFL Draft

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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