Kadyn Proctor is projected to be the only Alabama player selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, expected to be picked 17th overall by the Detroit Lions. His strong run-blocking skills are highlighted as a key factor for the Lions and head coach Dan Campbell.
We are now a little over a week away from finding out the landing spots for Alabama football players in the 2026 NFL draft, and according to the latest mock from USA TODAY Sports' Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, it might be a fairly quiet night one for the Crimson Tide.
According to his latest mock, Middlehurst-Schwartz projects only one Alabama player to be selected in the opening round of the 2026 NFL draft, and that is offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.
Middlehurst-Schwartz currently projects Proctor to come off the board at pick No. 17 overall, drafted by the Detroit Lions. Proctor's run-blocking ability is mentioned by Middlehurst-Schwartz as something that could intrigue Detroit and head coach Dan Campbell, while also pairing him with current standout tackle Penei Sewell.
"The 6-7, 352-pound blocker's penchant for displacing people in the run game should endear him to Campbell right away," Middlehurst-Schwartz said.
Elsewhere in the mock, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson was not projected as a first round pick. Aside from Proctor and Simpson, wideout Germie Bernard is likely the lone other Alabama player in potential first round consideration.
The 2026 NFL draft is set to begin Thursday, April 23 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Kadyn Proctor plays as an offensive tackle.
Kadyn Proctor is projected to be drafted by the Detroit Lions.
Kadyn Proctor is projected to be selected with the 17th overall pick.
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