NFL mock draft roundup: Alabama player projections post-Combine (3/12)
The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is now over, and NFL free agency is set to get underway next week. But the biggest event still left for this offseason is the 2022 NFL Draft, which will take place from April 28-30 in Las Vegas. The first round will be on Thursday, April 28, the second and third rounds are set for Friday, April 29 and Rounds 4-7 will finish up on Saturday, April 30.
Several former Alabama players are expecting to get drafted, including two projected first-round picks in Evan Neal and Jameson Williams. Since the end of the season, we’ve been keeping you updated on where notable draft experts are projecting all the top Crimson Tide standouts to go in their mock drafts.
Below, we have the latest. Check it out.
Note: Most mock drafts include the first round only, but there are a few that go into the second and even third rounds.
OT Evan Neal
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (March 11, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (March 11, 2022) – Houston Texans (No. 3)
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (March 11, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Luke Easterling, The Draft Wire (March 10, 2022) – New York Giants (No. 5)
Todd McShay, ESPN (March 9, 2022) – New York Jets (No. 4)
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (March 9, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com (March 8, 2022) – Carolina Panthers (No. 2)
Drae Harris, The Draft Network (March 2, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Mel Kiper, ESPN (March 1, 2022) – Houston Texans (No. 3)
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (March 1, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (Feb. 22, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Matt Miller, The Draft Scout (Feb. 15, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Cynthia Frelund, NFL.com (Feb. 11, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
Jordan Reid, ESPN (Feb. 7, 2022) – Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 1)
PROJECTED RANGE: Top 5 (Nos. 1-5)
WR Jameson Williams
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (March 11, 2022) – Philadephia Eagles (No. 19)
Josh Edwards, CBS Sports (March 11, 2022) – Las Vegas Raiders (No. 22)
Luke Easterling, The Draft Wire (March 10, 2022) – Miami Dolphins (No. 29)
Todd McShay, ESPN (March 9, 2022) – Buffalo Bills (No. 25)
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (March 9, 2022) – Washington Commanders (No. 11)
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com (March 8, 2022) – Detroit Lions (No. 32)
Drae Harris, The Draft Network (March 2, 2022) – Cleveland Browns (No. 13)
Mel Kiper, ESPN (March 1, 2022) – Green Bay Packers (No. 28)
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (March 1, 2022) – Buffalo Bills (No. 25)
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com (Feb. 22, 2022) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 27)
Matt Miller, The Draft Scout (Feb. 15, 2022) – Buffalo Bills (No. 25)
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – Las Vegas Raiders (No. 22)
Cynthia Frelund, NFL.com (Feb. 11, 2022) – New England Patriots (No. 21)
Jordan Reid, ESPN (Feb. 7, 2022) – Kansas City Chiefs (No. 30)
PROJECTED RANGE: Round 1 (Nos. 11-32)
LB Christian Harris
Luke Easterling, The Draft Wire (March 10, 2022) – New York Giants (No. 36)
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (March 9, 2022) – Minnesota Vikings (No. 46)
Drae Harris, The Draft Network (March 2, 2022) – Kansas City Chiefs (No. 62)
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – Cleveland Browns (No. 78)
Jordan Reid, ESPN (Feb. 7, 2022) – Philadelphia Eagles (No. 51)
PROJECTED RANGE: Round 2-3 (Nos. 36-78)
WR John Metchie III
Luke Easterling, The Draft Wire (March 10, 2022) – Chicago Bears (No. 39)
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (March 9, 2022) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 60)
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – Indianapolis Colts (No. 82)
Jordan Reid, ESPN (Feb. 7, 2022) – Atlanta Falcons (No. 58)
PROJECTED RANGE: Round 2-3 (Nos. 39-82)
DT Phidarian Mathis
Luke Easterling, The Draft Wire (March 10, 2022) – Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 84)
Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network (March 9, 2022) – Cincinnati Bengals (No. 63)
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – Buffalo Bills (No. 89)
PROJECTED RANGE: Round 2-3 (Nos. 63-89)
LB Christopher Allen
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – Los Angeles Chargers (No. 79)
PROJECTED RANGE: Round 3-5 (Nos. 79)
RB Brian Robinson Jr.
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (Feb. 14, 2022) – New Orleans Saints (No. 98)
PROJECTED RANGE: Round 3-5 (Nos. 98)
