Alabama is projected to have double-digit players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, continuing their strong draft history. Kadyn Proctor is expected to be a first-round pick, potentially joined by quarterback Ty Simpson.
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Alabama hasn't slowed down the NFL Draft production under third-year coach Kalen DeBoer.
The Crimson Tide had seven players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and are projected to hit double-digits this year. Alabama finished 11-4 last season in DeBoer's second season.
Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor is expected to be a first-round pick, and quarterback Ty Simpson might join him. That would extend the all-time record to 18 consecutive drafts with at least one first-round pick; a run that started under legendary coach Nick Saban in 2009.
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Here is a look at the Alabama players expected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, with potential spots according to SN's latest NFL Mock Draft:
Alabama is projected to have double-digit players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Kadyn Proctor is expected to be a first-round pick, along with quarterback Ty Simpson.
Alabama has an all-time record of 18 consecutive drafts with at least one first-round pick.
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Proctor (6-6, 352) – who was the No. 1 recruit at tackle in high school – developed into a dominant tackle who allowed just two sacks and four quarterback hits this season. He should keep the first-round streak alive as a late first-round pick.
Simpson (6-1, 211) could slide up into the first round. The Jets and Cardinals are the most-likely landing spot for Simpson, who passed for 3,567 yards, 28 TDs and five interceptions.
Bernard (6-1, 206) ran a 4.48 in the 40-yard dash and should be a sleeper second-round pick for a team in need of a possession receiver. He had 64 catches for 862 yards and seven TDs last season.
Overton (6-3 274) had four tackles and six tackles for loss for the Crimson Tide last season. He spent two seasons with Alabama after transferring from Texas A&M and is a solid run stopper.
Lawson (6-2, 226) is a five-year college player who had 89 tackles for the Crimson Tide last season. He could fit in as a role player on defense under DeMeco Ryans, a former Alabama linebacker.
Brailsford (6-1, 289) allowed just one sack last season for the Crimson Tide. He started in 42 games between stints with DeBoer at Alabama and Washington and also has the ability to slide down to guard.
Keenan (6-1, 327) had 4.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss last season. That production dropped last season, mostly because of an ankle injury that kept him out of three games.
Cuevas (6-3, 245) is a classic tight end who had 37 catches for 411 yards and four TDs as one of Simpson's favorite targets last season. He had three red-zone TDs and could catch on as a backup option as a rookie.
Roberts (6-5, 333) allowed just one sack last season and could fit at multiple positions in the NFL. The versatility makes him a value pick on Day 3.
Jackson (6-0, 194) played two seasons at Alabama after transferring from USC and could fight for a roster spot as a backup wide corner. He had eight pass breakups the past two seasons.
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Alabama had 12 players selected in the 2018 NFL Draft from a team that defeated Georgia 26-23 in the College Football Playoff championship that season. That included four first-round picks in Minkah Fitzpatrick, DaRon Payne, Rashaan Evans and Calvin Ridley.
Georgia had 15 players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, and that included five first-round picks led by No. 1 pick Travon Walker. Ohio State (2004, 2025) and LSU (2020) each had 14 players selected.
Alabama produced 133 NFL Draft picks under Nick Saban from 2009-24 – the most of any FBS program in that stretch. The Crimson Tide also had 47 first-round picks under Saban. Alabama produced 12 draft picks in 2018, and 10 players in 2017, 2021, and 2023.