Michigan vs Alabama: Top 3 NFL Draft prospects to watch in the Rose Bowl

Breaking down some of the top NFL draft prospects in the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Alabama.
The Rose Bowl | San Gabriel Mountains | Pasadena, California
The Rose Bowl | San Gabriel Mountains | Pasadena, California / David McNew/GettyImages
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For just the fourth time during the College Football Playoff era, New Year’s Day will be featuring the national semifinals.  The first of these two fixtures is #1 Michigan versus #4 Alabama in the Granddaddy of them all!

According to ESPN, Michigan and Alabama combine to feature a baker’s dozen of top 100 prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.  Amongst the 13 collegiate standouts, seven of them, including six in the top 50, roll with the Tide. 

So, without further ado, here’s my top three draft prospects to watch for during the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential.

Dallas Turner | Alabama
Dallas Turner | Alabama / Brandon Sumrall/GettyImages

Honorable Mentions

Dallas Turner | OLB | Alabama: 1st at Position; #9 overall prospect 

Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | Alabama: 2nd at position; #14 overall prospect

Terrion Arnold | CB | Alabama: 4th at position; #26 overall prospect

Chris Braswell | OLB | Alabama: 4th at position; #50 overall prospect

Kris Jenkins | DT | Michigan: 5th at position; #60 overall prospect

Zak Zinter | OG | Michigan: 2nd at position; #67 overall prospect

Mike Sainristil | CB | Michigan: 11th at position | #76 overall prospect

Blake Corum | RB | Michigan: 4th at position; #81 overall prospect 

Malachi Moore | S | Alabama: 6th at position; #95 overall prospect 

Junior Colson | ILB | Michigan: 8th at position; #100 overall prospect