Alabama Football in the 2026 NFL Draft: Mocks and Our Picks

OL **Kadyn Proctor**

The big tackle appears to be a lock for the first round. Considering the value of the position and the fact that only two offensive linemen were invited to be on site in Pittsburgh for the draft, his name not being called on Thursday would be a bit of a shocker. **Chad Reuter** of NFL.com likes him at No. 9 to Kansas City. Many have him at 23 to the Eagles. However, the team that comes up the most in the mocks is the Lions and No. 17. Detroit needs a guy opposite Penei Sewell. **CB PICK:** I like that pick of the Lions. **BRENT PICK:** mid round 1 – LA Chargers is my pick.

**QB Ty Simpson**

The Crimson Tide’s 2025 quarterback has been the most talked about and argued over prospect in the draft. Despite saying he is not a first rounder for weeks now, know-it-alls **Mel Kiper** and **Todd McShay** both think that the Cardinals trade up to the 30th spot of the draft to grab Simpson. Arizona has the No. 3 overall and don’t select again until 34. Thus, many of the mockers are jumping on the idea of the Cards trading up. Some of the predictions say Nos. 19 (Carolina), 20 (Dallas), 29 (Chiefs), and as high as No. 12 (Dallas) could be trade partners. That last one may be a strategy to jump the Jets who could grab him at No. 16 — another popular mock. The other destination mentioned the most is Pittsburgh at 21. Wouldn’t that be a sight seeing Simpson picked by the Steelers in front of all their fans? **CB PICK:** First round to the host town Steelers. **BRENT PICK:** late round 1 – It’s going to make me angry, but LA Rams. Which is great for Ty.

WR Germie Bernard

Most mock drafts drop off after the first round, but a good deal of them do two rounds or more. Germ is mentioned in many of those. A Day 2 selection (Round 2 or 3) seems to be the consensus. **CB PICK:** In a wide receiver heavy draft, early third round seems like a good bet. I’ll go with the Dolphins who need to replace recently traded Jaylen Waddle and released Tyreek Hill. **BRENT PICK:** early 3rd round

EDGE LT Overton

Speaking of prognosticators, many of them figured Overton would blow up as a senior at Alabama. He had a good season but it did not help his NFL stock very much. **CB PICK:** There are eight compensatory selections in the fourth round. This is where I see the 49ers picking him. **BRENT PICK:** 5th round

LB Deontae Lawson

Lawson could use a few years as a back-up to develop into a starter. **CB PICK:** I’m going 6th but later is very possible. **BRENT PICK:** UDFA

LB Justin Jefferson

JJ really benefited from his final season at the Capstone. He measured 6’0-3/8″ and 223 lbs at the Combine which is not far off from what Alabama listed him. His size might seem light to be a NFL linebacker, but he would likely excel as a linebacker/safety hybrid much like Mark Barron did late in his NFL career. **CB PICK:** 6th round. **BRENT PICK:** 6th round

DL Tim Keenan

Here is another guy we expected to have a huge senior season but just turned out “only” good. He was not great at the Combine either but there is still value in a d-linemen to clog up the middle. **CB PICK:** 5th round **BRENT PICK:** 5th round

IOL Parker Brailsford

His size (6’1-7/8″ ~ 289 lbs at the Combine) has always been a concern, but he is a gritty smart player. **CB PICK:** 7th round **BRENT PICK:** 4th round

DB Domani Jackson

Jackson was another that did not live up to the hype and then lost his starting job to freshman Dijon Lee. He did, however, come on strong at the end of the season to fill his scouting reel. Jackson is very athletic with good size and elite speed. He could catch onto a team as a special teams player or maybe as a dime cover. **CB PICK:** 7th round or UDFA bidding war **BRENT PICK:** 6th round

TE Josh Cuevas

I don’t get why this guy does not get the love he deserves. If Cameron Latu can go in the third round, surely Cuevas will be picked somewhere. **CB PICK:** A steal in the 6th round **BRENT PICK:** UDFA

RB Jam Miller

Old running backs in the NFL are the top panel of the Drake meme. Young inexpensive running backs picked at the end of Day 3 are the bottom panel. For this reason, I feel like someone takes a flyer on him late on Saturday. **CB PICK:** 7th round **BRENT PICK:** UDFA

OL Kam Dewberry

Kam did not make any “ALL-something” lists this season. But the guy was a starter for bygawd Alabama. Some team will pick him up after the draft concludes and give him a chance to prove himself. **CB PICK:** UDFA **BRENT PICK:** UDFA

OG Jaeden Roberts

This previous year starter disappeared from the starting lineup as a senior for unclear reasons. Even with that setback, he has good size and scored really well at the Combine. He could stick with a practice squad in 2026. **CB PICK:** UDFA **BRENT PICK:** UDFA

OTHERS

DaShawn Jones – CB: UDFA; Brent: UDFA Nikhai Hill-Green – CB: no offer; Brent: UDFA Geno VanDeMark – CB: no offer; Brent: UDFA

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