INDIANAPOLIS AlabamaNearly 400 NFL draft picks were made, and only one has accomplished what the former Crimson Tide left tackle did. Evan NealYou have a chance to be first overall next month.
Neal is just one of the few prospects — and includes NC State left tackle Ikem “Ickey” EkwonuMichigan edge rusher Aidan HutchinsonOregon linebacker Kayvon ThibodeauxThey could even hear their names called during the Jacksonville JaguarsOpen the NFL draft on April 28, It will end Alabama’s long-standing streak of not having the No. At 74 years old, it will be the No. 1 overall pick.
It happened once before, in 1948 when Washington selected Harry Gilbert as halfback/receiver. For Neal to break that streak with all the exceptional talent the program has produced, it will be an incredible achievement.
Alabama quarterback Joe Namath, who was selected first overall by the AFL draft in 1965 by the New York Jets.
Neal stated Thursday that it would be everything at the NFL Scouting Combine. “You have many Alabama players that are worthy of being the No. “It would be an honor to hold the No. 1 slot, and that would be something very special. The entire state of Alabama should be proud, I believe. The University of Alabama would certainly be proud.
Alabama has seen 39 players in the first round of 13 drafts. Last year’s record was six. However, no one has been taken higher than third. Buffalo picked defensive tackle Marcell DareusIn 2012, Trent Richardson was the running back for Cleveland.
The Crimson Tide has had 10 first-rounders in the two previous drafts.
Since 1936, the Crimson Tide has had 375 players chosen. Gilbert was the first to be selected. Only two other players were selected: quarterback and second-rounder. Riley SmithIn 1936, the Boston Redskins’ linebacker Cornelius Bennett and the linebacker Cornelius Bennett were both by the Indianapolis Colts1987
In his post-Super Bowl mock draft, Todd McShay from ESPN NFL Draft has Neal taken by the Jaguars. ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes Neal will be the third overall pick. Houston TexansHis latest mock draft was published on Tuesday.