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Projected rookie contracts for Alabama players in 2023 NFL Draft

Bryce Young greets Panther fans as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
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We are on day three of the NFL Draft with rounds four through seven.

More alums from the University of Alabama are waiting to be called, but eight players have been drafted. 

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Bryce Young, Will Anderson, and Jahmyr Gibbs went in the first round. Brian Branch got called in the second round, while Tyler Steen, Byron Young, Jordan Battle, and Cameron Latu were third-rounders. Crimson Tide fans are waiting for Henry To’oto’o, Eli Ricks, Emil Ekiyor, Jaylen Moody, Kendall Randolph, DeMarcco Hellams, and DJ Dale to get drafted.

Spotrac, a website that breaks down contracts in the NFL, has projected contracts for each rookie.

Bryce Young

-Pick selection: No. 1 overall pick, first round

-Team selection: Carolina Panthers 

-Contract details: 4 years, $37.9 million (fully guaranteed), $24.6 million signing bonus, 5th-year option (2027)

Will Anderson

-Pick selection: No. 3 overall, first round

-Team selection: Houston Texans 

-Contract details: 4 years, $35.2 million (fully guaranteed), $22.6 million signing bonus, 5th-year option (2027)

Jahmyr Gibbs

-Pick selection: No. 12 overall, first round

-Team selection: Detroit Lions

-Contract details: 4 years, $17.8 million (fully guaranteed), $9.6 million signing bonus, 5th-year option (2027)

Brian Branch

-Pick selection: No. 45 overall, second round

-Team selection: Detroit Lions

-Contract details: 4 years, $8.02 million, $2.83 million signing bonus 

Tyler Steen

-Pick selection: No. 65 overall, third round

-Team selection: Philadelphia Eagles 

-Contract details: 4 years, $5.75 million, $1.2 million signing bonus

Byron Young

-Pick selection: No. 70 overall, third round

-Team selection: Las Vegas Raiders

-Contract details: 4 years, $5.67 million, $1.12 million signing bonus

Jordan Battle

-Pick selection: No. 95 overall, third round

-Team selection: Cincinnati Bengals

-Contract details: 4 years, $5.32 million, $872,739 signing bonus

Cameron Latu

-Pick selection: No. 101 overall, third round

-Team selection: San Francisco 49ers

-Contract details: 4 years, $5.3 million, $857,514 signing bonus

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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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