Alabama’s 2023 season is not yet complete but that doesn’t mean it is too early to be looking ahead to the 2024 NFL draft. After all, nobody has funneled more players into the NFL than Nick Saban during his tenure with the Crimson Tide.
Each year it seems like Coach Saban and Alabama have several players who have tough decisions to mull over in terms of staying in school or entering the NFL draft early and this year will not be any different.
There are still a lot of variables at play relative to some pending decisions with none more prevalent than the Crimson Tide’s potential College Football Playoff run that could help catapult certain Alabama stars into a higher NFL draft projection.
Here are 10 Alabama players who currently face tough NFL draft decisions following the conclusion of the season.
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Starting Alabama center Seth McLaughlin has had his fair share of ups and downs this season. His shotgun snaps have been errant far more often they they should be and his blocking has also been a bit inconsistent. McLaughlin is a good player and would receive NFL draft interest but he could also use another year to improve at the college level.
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Roydell Williams is a senior but still has his COVID year of eligibility remaining if he so chooses. Williams has spent his entire career as a backup and with Jase McClellan likely moving on, Williams would have the opportunity to return as the feature back in 2024. But with the shelf life of backs being short, Williams might go ahead and pursue his career at the next level.
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Malachi Moore is a really good college defensive back who can play multiple positions and is almost like having a coach on the field. What Moore lacks in athletic ability, he makes up for in knowledge and…
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Publish date : 2023-12-08 13:30:40
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