NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Alabama Football

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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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) reacts during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive end Jonathan Allen racked up the awards in his final season with the Crimson Tide defense. He was the 2016 SEC Defensive Player of the Year, the Chuck Bednarik, Bronco Nagurski and Ted Hendricks Award for his stellar play. At 6-foot-3 and 286-pounds, Allen is the Crimson Tide’s top prospect in this year’s NFL Draft.

Allen had 69 total tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries and an impressive 29-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Texas A&M back on Oct. 22. He earned first-team All-SEC honors for his play again after earning the same nod in his junior season. He had 15 tackles for loss and 12 sacks in his first season as starter in 2015.

Allen has put off a lot of concerns about his shoulder, which shouldn’t deter teams. He’s played in 29 of Alabama’s last 30 games as the starter. Not bad for a defensive end in the SEC. Allen is currently projected to be a top five pick.

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