Social media reacts to Kadyn Proctor's selection in 2026 NFL draft

TL;DR

Kadyn Proctor was selected as the first Alabama player in the 2026 NFL draft, going No. 12 overall to the Miami Dolphins. His pick follows Alabama safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 and quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13.

Key points

Kadyn Proctor is the first Alabama player selected in the 2026 NFL draft.
He was picked No. 12 overall by the Miami Dolphins.
Caleb Downs was drafted No. 11 by the Dallas Cowboys.
Ty Simpson was picked No. 13 by the Los Angeles Rams.
This is the third straight year Alabama has had an offensive lineman drafted in the first round.

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On Thursday night, Kadyn Proctor became the first Alabama Crimson Tide player selected in the 2026 NFL draft.

Proctor was selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round, drafted by the Miami Dolphins. His selection was just a pick after former Alabama safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 to the Dallas Cowboys, as well as one before Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13.

A three-year starter at left tackle for Alabama, Proctor's selection marks the third-straight year the Crimson Tide have had an offensive lineman drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. Proctor joins Tyler Booker from a year ago, as well as JC Latham in 2024.

Following is a look at how social media reacted Thursday night to the Dolphins selecting Proctor in the NFL draft.

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— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) April 24, 2026

For the second year in a row, an Alabama offensive lineman gets drafted No. 12 overall. Last year, it was Dallas taking Tyler Booker. This year, it’s Kadyn Proctor going to Miami.

— Clint Lamb (@ClintRLamb) April 24, 2026

🚨 NO. 12 OVERALL

🐘 Kadyn Proctor, @AlabamaFTBL
↳ @MiamiDolphins x

Q&A

Who was the first Alabama player drafted in the 2026 NFL draft?

Kadyn Proctor was the first Alabama player selected in the 2026 NFL draft.

What pick did Kadyn Proctor get in the 2026 NFL draft?

Kadyn Proctor was selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Which teams drafted Alabama players in the 2026 NFL draft?

The Dallas Cowboys drafted Caleb Downs at No. 11, the Miami Dolphins selected Kadyn Proctor at No. 12, and the Los Angeles Rams picked Ty Simpson at No. 13.

How many Alabama offensive linemen have been drafted in the first round recently?

Kadyn Proctor's selection marks the third consecutive year an Alabama offensive lineman has been drafted in the first round.