Alabama football 2024 draft projections ahead of NFL Scouting Combine
As a collegiate head coach, Nick Saban has helped 49 eventual first-round NFL Draft selections through his career. On April 25 in Detroit, that number is likely to grow.
Yet, before that, Alabama veterans and other draft hopefuls will descend on Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine, a multi-day job interview in the home of the Colts.
Ten former Crimson Tide players received invites. While all of them are unlikely to perform in drills, the opportunity to be interviewed by pro coaches and general managers can, in some cases, lead to millions of dollars with an improved draft slot.
Before they are weighed, quizzed on evaluated, here’s where UA talent is projected to go according to various scouting reports and mock drafts.
Terrion Arnold
NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah 2.0 Mock: 13th overall to the Las Vegas Raiders
Per Jeremiah: “Arnold is a big-time playmaker who is just scratching the surface of his potential. This would be a perfect marriage of need and talent.”
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: 8th overall to the Atlanta Falcons
CBS Sports prospect rankings: 17th overall; second-ranked cornerback
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. position rankings (top 10): thrid-ranked cornerback
Terrion Arnold (3) pregame. Alabama Crimson Tide football plays the Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Monday Jan. 1, 2024. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)Ben Flanagan
Chris Braswell
NFL.com’s Reuter: 88th overall, 24th in Round 3 to the Green Bay Packers
CBS Sports: 63rd overall; sixth-ranked EDGE
ESPN: Fifth-ranked offensive tackle
Jermaine Burton
CBS Sports: 71st overall; 14th-ranked wide receiver
Justin Eboigbe
NFL.com’s Reuter: 93rd overall, 29th in Round 3 to the Baltimore Ravens
CBS Sports: 78th overall; 12th-ranked defensive lineman
ESPN: Eighth-ranked defensive end
JC Latham
NFL.com’s Jeremiah: 14th overall to the New Orleans Saints
Per Jeremiah: “Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked out for the Saints with 2022 first-round pick Trevor Penning so far. New Orleans needs to readdress the tackle position. The run on Alabama players continues.”
NFL.com’s Reuter: 18th overall to the Cincinnati Bengals
CBS Sports: 11th overall; third-ranked offensive tackle
ESPN: Fifth-ranked offensive tackle
Alabama offensive lineman JC Latham. Alabama and Michigan football players and coaches appear at Media Day at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (Ben Flanagan / AL.com)Ben Flanagan
Jase McClellan
CBS Sports: 168h overall; 10th-ranked running back
Kool-Aid McKinstry
NFL.com’s Reuter: 59th overall, 27th in Round 2 to the Houston Texans
CBS Sports: 23rd overall; fifth-ranked cornerback
ESPN: Seventh-ranked cornerback
Will Reichard
ESPN: Third-ranked kicker
Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after stopping Georgia’s offense during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)AP
Dallas Turner
NFL.com’s Jeremiah/Reuter: 11th overall to the Minnesota Vikings
Per Jeremiah: “I wouldn’t rule out the Vikings drafting a quarterback early, but I’m not sure they’ll have the ammunition to trade up for one. With Danielle Hunter heading for free agency, they address the need for pass-rush help.”
CBS Sports: 10th overall; top-ranked DGE
ESPN: top-ranked outside linebacker
Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at [email protected].