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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Alabama Football

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs a touchdown ahead of Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs a touchdown ahead of Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the third quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Alabama football has a good number of prospects in this year’s NFL Draft. Here’s a look at some of their top talent.

The Alabama Crimson Tide couldn’t get a stop on the last play in their rematch against the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Although they didn’t repeat as National Champions, they didn’t lose a game until their last game of 2016. As a result, they have a talented group of players entering the NFL Draft.

While only three underclassmen entered their name in the draft, the Crimson Tide still have a good number of seniors in the mix to hear their name called on April 27. A lot of those seniors are off Alabama’s highly-rated defense from a season ago.

The Crimson Tide have a realistic chance to break the Miami Hurricanes record of six players drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft in 2004. Last year, Alabama had seven total players drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. In this year’s draft, they could rewrite a lot of records with a strong first round.

Although some players like safety Eddie Jackson or defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson, it does show the depth the Crimson Tide have on both sides of the ball.

Here’s a look at the top picks from Alabama in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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