Tide Short on First Rounders in Latest NFL Mock Draft

We're inside three weeks until the biggest crossover from college football to the NFL - the NFL draft. This year's draft will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Crimson Tide will have at least one former superstar in attendance.

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With Alabama's 9-4 season and the Tide only having 10 players in this year's draft pool, the Crimson Tide only had one projected first-round prospect in the NFL's most recent mock draft. However, the Tide did have several prospects taken in the top-100.

First Round

Jihaad Campbell was the lone first-round pick in the NFL's latest mock draft. The Indianapolis Colts selected Campbell with the 14th overall pick. The NFL explained that while Zaire Franklin operates the middle of the Colts' defense, Campbell can be used as a chess piece by playing alongside Franklin in the middle of the defense, on the edge as a pass rusher, or drop into coverage and use his athleticism to make plays anywhere in Indianapolis's defense.

Second Round

Tyler Booker was the lone Alabama player in the second round, with the New York Giants taking him No. 34 overall to help protect new franchise quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was mocked to the Giants in the first round.

Third Round

Alabama star quarterback Jalen Milroe was mocked to the Las Vegas Raiders with the 68th pick in the NFL draft. Milroe's versatility in both the pass and run game makes him an interesting prospect. His deep ball accuracy is notable, and he can be a punishing runner who can make plays in the open field. However, Milroe's struggles in 2024 likely prevent him from starting right away over Geno Smith. Milroe can sit for a season or two and develop as an NFL-level passer before being handed the keys to the Raiders' kingdom.

Fifth Round

Alabama safety Malachi Moore was mocked at the 162nd overall pick, selected by the New York Jets. Moore provides a hard-hitting level of play and high-football IQ. Moore dealt with a couple of nagging injuries during the middle portion of his Alabama career, but a strong senior season gives teams confidence that Moore can have a long and successful career as a high-level safety in the NFL.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.