Alabama Football: 2017 NFL Mock Draft Projection

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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) looks to pass as Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) pressures during the second quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Late First Round or Second Round Picks

If another Alabama player makes the first round it is most likely to be Tim Williams. Williams has elite edge rush speed. A couple of weeks ago, Mayock had Willaims as the No. 5 edge rusher in the draft.

Williams is no longer on Mayock’s top five positional list. Williams’ draft stock is tarnished for two reasons. At Alabama, he was mostly a situational player, a pass rushing specialist. Also, Williams has admitted to failing multiple drug tests that led to multiple Alabama suspensions.

In our mock draft sample, Williams is projected as high as No. 38 in the second round to as far down as early in the third round. If he is drafted at No. 38, it will probably make Williams the No. 6 Alabama player selected in the draft.

player. 13. Los Angeles Chargers Select Tim Williams with the No. 38 Pick in the Second Round. Defensive End. Alabama. Tim Williams. 6

Ryan Anderson is viewed by some experts as the best potential value in the draft. Anderson is not likely to drafted in the first round and will be a bargain as a second round pick. Alabama football fans certainly appreciate Anderson’s multiple skill sets. He can rush the passer, stuff the run and drop into coverage if needed.

Our mock draft sample has Anderson projected as high as No. 46 in the second round. Very few projections have Anderson not being drafted in the second round.

If Anderson is drafted at No. 46, it will probably make him the seventh Alabama player selected in the draft.

46. Indianapolis Colts Select Ryan Anderson with the No. 48 Pick in the Second Round. Linebacker. Alabama. Ryan Anderson. 7. player

Dalvin Tomlinson is an enigma. This superb athlete turned down a scholarship to Harvard to play football at Alabama. The bright, soft-spoken young man excelled at defensive line for the Tide. That his quiet game did not garner major media attention is not indicative of his potential in the NFL. Late in the second round or in the third, Tomlinson could be a bigger steal for teams than Ryan Anderson.

Our mock draft sample has Tomlinson going as high as No. 63 in the second round. Most projections have Dalvin as a third round pick. If he is drafted at No. 63, it will likely make Tomlinson the eighth Alabama player selected in the draft.

8. player. 44. Atlanta Falcons Select Dalvin Tomlinson as the No. 68 Pick in the Second Round. Defensive Line. Alabama. Dalvin Tomlinson

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