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Five Alabama Players Make 2026 NFL Draft Big Board

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jordan Merritt | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 9:54 AM ET

The 2025 NFL Draft is just two months in the rearview window, but it's never too early to talk about the next crop of players who could hear their names called on day 1 of the 2026 class. PFF have dropped their big board of top 50 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Alabama Crimson Tide had five players make the grade.

Offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, edge LT Overton, linebacker Deontae Lawson, safety Bray Hubbard, and defensive lineman Tim Keenan III are all seen as top 50 players by PFF. Four of those are defensive players, which could mean the Crimson Tide defense is in for a good year.

Proctor was ranked No. 6 and had an excellent season, protecting the left side for former quarterback Jalen Milroe. He nearly didn't play for Alabama in 2024, hitting the portal and transferring to the Iowa Hawkeyes. However, he flipped back a few months later.

At 6-foot-7, 369 pounds, he shouldn't move like he does, which is why he could be one of the top offensive linemen to go in the draft if he declares.

The defensive players are led by TJ Overton, who was the next-highest-ranked player at No. 20. The experienced edge is heading into year four with the Crimson Tide and is one of the leaders for defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Deontae Lawson is also another experienced player from the class of 2021. He was ranked one spot behind Overton at No. 21. All three players look to put themselves in the first-round conversation with a good 2025 season.

Hubbard and Keenan are ranked in the 40s, which means they are borderline first-round picks but are likely to be selected in the second round. The talent on Kalen DeBoer's roster for the upcoming season should have them pushing for a playoff spot and a National Championship.

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