The 2026 NFL Draft saw the Alabama Crimson Tide cement its reputation as a talent pipeline, with ten players hearing their names called, a tally that ties the program with Texas A&M for the second‑most selections behind Ohio State.
Key Selections and Their Destinations
The highlight came early when offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor slipped to the 12th overall pick, landing with the Miami Dolphins, while quarterback Ty Simpson was drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Rams, giving the Tide two marquee names in the opening round.
Later rounds added depth, with Germie Bernard landing in the second round at 47th overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and LT Overton following in the fourth round to the Dallas Cowboys; the fifth round brought a trio of selections — Parker Brailsford and Justin Jefferson to the Cleveland Browns, and Josh Cuevas to the Baltimore Ravens.
The undrafted free‑agent market saw five additional Crimson Tide prospects ink deals, including Deontae Lawson and Jaeden Roberts with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kam Dewberry with the Atlanta Falcons, Nikhai Hill‑Green with the Los Angeles Rams, and DaShawn Jones with the New Orleans Saints.
All of these newcomers will make their preseason bows in August, facing off against the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens. Broadcast partners NFL Network, ESPN+ and the league’s out‑of‑market service NFL+ will carry the games, ensuring fans can follow each debut.