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2017 NFL Combine: 10 Players to watch from SEC

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) against Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (91) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) against Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (91) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

9. OT Cam Robinson, Alabama

The decision to enter the NFL Draft early was pretty easy for offensive tackle Cam Robinson after this season. After starting in 43 games in three seasons, Robinson was an All-American in 2016 and the Outland Trophy Award winner. He is one of just three offensive players from the Alabama Crimson Tide invited to the NFL Combine.

The Crimson Tide went 8-0 in SEC play this season, ranking first in scoring offense (38.8 points per game) and second in rushing yards per game (245.0). Robinson, who has been a starter since he was a true freshman, is a 6-foot-6, 322-pound prospect with a lot of strength. As this year’s second overall ranked offensive tackle in the NFL Draft, he has chance to prove he has what it takes to anchor an offensive line at the next level.

The NFL Draft isn’t particularly deep this season at the offensive line so Robinson could be coveted by a lot of teams in the early rounds. His offseason issues are hopefully behind him as well. In the summer, Robinson was arrested for marijuana possession and illegal possession of a firearm.  The charges have since been dropped. Since then, the offensive tackle has remained out of trouble off the field.

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