Alabama Football: Predicting where Crimson Tide land in 2020 NFL Draft
28. Alabama. player. 1. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Safety. Xavier McKinney
The first defensive player for the Crimson Tide comes off the board near the middle to the late first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Xavier McKinney is the top-ranked safety in a weak position class of the draft.
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McKinney is one of the most well-balanced and versatile defenders in this draft as he can stop the run from sideline to sideline and perform well against the pass.
In his sophomore season, McKinney accounted for 74 total tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks and 10 pass deflections. In his junior season, McKinney led the Tide in total tackles accounted for with 95. He also accounted for 59 solo tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, five pass deflections and four forced fumbles.
The Dallas Cowboys are a team that can use his reliability in defending the passing game. The Las Vegas Raiders are a team that needs as much as defensive talent as possible especially in the secondary.
Projection: First round, No. 19 overall (Raiders)