Alabama football aims to extend its NFL draft streak with four players potentially selected in the first 32 picks of the 2027 draft. The team has a history of 18 consecutive drafts with at least one first-round pick.
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Alabama football has a history of NFL draft success.
The team aims to extend its streak in the 2027 draft.
18 consecutive drafts with at least one first-round pick.
Four players could be selected in the first 32 picks of 2027.
Alabama Crimson TideZabien Brown
Two streaks remain on the line for Alabama football and the NFL draft.
With both Ty Simpson and Kadyn Proctor being selected in the first 32 selections of the 2026 NFL draft, Alabama has had 18 straight drafts with at least one first-round pick and 10 with multiple first-round picks.
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In two seasons, Brown has five interceptions, two of which ended in touchdowns. He has six pass deflections, 4.5 tackles-for-loss and 57 total tackles. And, according to Pro Football Focus, he's allowed 47 catches on 93 targets and six touchdowns, three in each of his first two seasons.
Paired with 6-foot-4 cornerback Dijon Lee Jr., Brown has track speed and is extremely aggressive in both coverage and in rush situations. Brown is a picture-perfect NFL cornerback prospect, one who could hear his name called early if he shines in 2026.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) wears a towel on his head at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) wears a towel on his head at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
One of two veteran safeties manning the Alabama defensive backfield, Bray Hubbard has been the prototype of production in Kane Wommack's defense.
Hubbard is a tackle machine with 136 in his past two seasons along with 5.5 for loss and four forced fumbles. He's a ball-hawk with seven interceptions and eight pass deflections. And he can do whatever is asked of him, whether it's manning the defensive backfield, covering the nickel or even lining up as a roaming the middle as a linebacker.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell rolls out and throws a touchdown pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive linemen Jayvin James and Michael Carroll drop to block at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell hands off to running back Daniel Hill at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack prepares to take a snap at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dives forward to cover a loose ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell rolls out and throws a touchdown pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive linemen Jayvin James and Michael Carroll drop to block at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell hands off to running back Daniel Hill at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Austin Mack prepares to take a snap at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell throws a pass at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell dives forward to cover a loose ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
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April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell runs the ball at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
Paired with his special teams pedigree, Hubbard is an extremely valuable piece for an NFL franchise, one who could come off the board earlier than expected.
April 7, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre does a drill during Spring Practice at the University of Alabama.
April 7, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre does a drill during Spring Practice at the University of Alabama.
Yhonzae Pierre did his best Dallas Turner impression in 2025, recording 14.5 tackles-for-loss and eight sacks and emerging as Alabama's first true pass rusher in the Wommack era.
Expectations are high for a step forward in 2026. Alabama has not had a player with double-digit sacks since Turner in 2023 before he was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings.
If the Crimson Tide defense is as dominant as it plans to be, Pierre will play a significant role, one that may move him into a first-round pick conversation.
WR Ryan Coleman-WIlliams
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A pass intended for Ryan Williams is broken up by Jireh Edwards at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
April 11, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; A pass intended for Ryan Williams is broken up by Jireh Edwards at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the Alabama A Day scrimmage.
Coleman-Williams was a star as a freshman. His production declined dramatically in 2025, prompting a changed number and a new hyphenated last name for what could be his definitive junior season.
Expectations always have been high for Coleman-Williams, especially with a story running parallel to Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Can Coleman-Williams have a season that meets the expectation of what he's been destined for since his arrival?
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him atcgay@gannett.comor follow him@_ColinGayon X, formerly known as Twitter.
