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2023 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Alabama player projections (Jan. 29)

47377776_10156854436900775_2208546246019252224_nby:Clint Lamb•01/29/23•

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Left: Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images / Right: Sean Gardner, Getty Images

If you can believe it, the 2023 NFL Draft is only months away. After seeing only two players go in the first round (Evan Neal and Jameson Williams) in last year’s draft, Alabama is hoping to see at least three go on Day 1 come April 27. There’s a good chance that happens, too.

If you’re looking for a more detailed schedule, you can find that below.

  • Round 1 (Thursday, April 27)
  • Rounds 2-3 (Friday, April 28)
  • Rounds 4-7 (Saturday, April 29)

As things sit, Alabama has double-digit players who could realistically get taken at some point during the draft. Some are projected to go much higher than others, but there’s a nice blend of Day 1, 2 and 3 talent out of Tuscaloosa that’s available for NFL teams. Below, we’ve put together a Crimson Tide roundup for several of the more prominent mock drafts out there.

Note: Most early mocks include the first round only, but there are a few that go into Day 2. They’re sorted by most recent.

QB Bryce Young

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Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images

Pete Fiutak, Yahoo! Sports (1/28) – Houston Texans (No. 2)

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/27) – Carolina Panthers (No. 1)

Joe Broback, Pro Football Network (1/26) – Indianapolis Colt (No. 4)

Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/25) – Indianapolis Colt (No. 4)

Damian Parson, The Draft Network (1/25) – Houston Texans (No. 2)

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/23) – Houston Texans (No. 1)

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/23) – Houston Texans (No. 2)

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (1/20) – Houston Texans (No. 2)

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/18) – Indianapolis Colt (No. 4)

Dane Brugler, The Athletic (1/17) – Indianapolis Colt (No. 1)

Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/17) – Indianapolis Colt (No. 4)

Jordan Reid, ESPN (1/4) – Houston Texans (No. 1)

Todd McShay, ESPN (12/13) – Houston Texans (No. 1)

PROJECTED RANGE: Top 5 (Nos. 1-4)

EDGE Will Anderson Jr.

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Wesley Hitt, Getty Images

Pete Fiutak, Yahoo! Sports (1/28) – Arizona Cardinals (No. 3)

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/27) – Chicago Bears (No. 3)

Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/25) – Arizona Cardinals (No. 3)

Damian Parson, The Draft Network (1/25) – Arizona Cardinals (No. 3)

Joe Broback, Pro Football Network (1/26) – Arizona Cardinals (No. 3)

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/23) – Chicago Bears (No. 2)

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/23) – Chicago Bears (No. 1)

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (1/20) – Arizona Cardinals (No. 3)

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/18) – Seattle Seahawks (No. 5)

Dane Brugler, The Athletic (1/17) – Arizona Cardinals (No. 3)

Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/17) – Chicago Bears (No. 1)

Jordan Reid, ESPN (1/4) – Seattle Seahawks (No. 3)

Todd McShay, ESPN (12/13) – Chicago Bears (No. 3)

PROJECTED RANGE: Top 5 (Nos. 1-5)

DB Brian Branch

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Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images

Pete Fiutak, Yahoo! Sports (1/28) – Detroit Lions (No. 18)

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/27) – New York Jets (No. 13)

Joe Broback, Pro Football Network (1/26) – Philadelphia Eagles (No. 10)

Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/25) – Philadelphia Eagles (No. 30)

Damian Parson, The Draft Network (1/25) – New York Jets (No. 13)

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/23) – Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 17)

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/23) – Green Bay Packers (No. 15)

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (1/20) – New England Patriots (No. 14)

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/18) – Green Bay Packers (No. 15)

Dane Brugler, The Athletic (1/17) – New York Jets (No. 13)

Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/17) – Houston Texans (No. 12)

Jordan Reid, ESPN (1/4) – Buffalo Bills (No. 29)

Todd McShay, ESPN (12/13) – Seattle Seahawks (No. 18)

PROJECTED RANGE: Round 1 (Nos. 10-30)

RB Jahmyr Gibbs

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Damian Parson, The Draft Network (1/25) – Carolina Panthers (No. 40)

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/23) – Philadelphia Eagles (No. 32)

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/23) – Philadelphia Eagles (No. 31)

Dane Brugler, The Athletic (1/17) – Carolina Panthers (No. 39)

Todd McShay, ESPN (12/13) – Denver Broncos (No. 24)

PROJECTED RANGE: Day 1-2 (Nos. 24-40)

DB Jordan Battle

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Bolinger, Getty Images

Damian Parson, The Draft Network (1/25) – Buffalo Bills (No. 60)

PROJECTED RANGE: Day 2 (No. 60)

Others to keep an eye on later: LB Henry To’oTo’o; CB Eli Ricks; DL Byron Young; TE Cameron Latu; DL DJ Dale; OL Emil Ekiyor; OL Tyler Steen; DB DeMarcco Hellams

Note: We also included former Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders for those fans who are curious to see where he’s being projected.

Former LB Drew Sanders

Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (1/27) – New England Patriots (No. 14)

Damian Parson, The Draft Network (1/25) – Detroit Lions (No. 56)

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/23) – Denver Broncos (No. 30)

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/23) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 19)

Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/18) – Dallas Cowboys (No. 27)

Dane Brugler, The Athletic (1/17) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 19)

PROJECTED RANGE: Day 1-2 (Nos. 14-56)

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