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CBS Sports has recently released an updated 2026 NFL Mock draft, one that has two Alabama players currently projected to be selected in the first round.
Star Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is currently projected to go No. 5 overall to the Arizona Cardinals, according to CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson, as the redshirt junior quarterback had a very solid year overall. Simpson served as a backup for the majority of his time in Tuscaloosa, but the veteran was able to thrive for a large portion of the season in 2025, and could be one of the first quarterbacks selected off the board as a result.
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The long time Crimson Tide veteran is currently projected to be the third quarterback taken off the board behind Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, per Wilson, but Simpson could quickly prove to be an excellent pick for any team that is in need of a true starting option.
Simpson recorded 3,567 yards through the air, 28 touchdowns and five interceptions during the 2025 campaign. The talented quarterback was considered to be a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy for a number of weeks, as Simpson should face no problem in his transition from the college level to the NFL.
Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor is also projected to be the No. 11 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft according to Wilson, selected by the Miami Dolphins. Proctor was nothing short of elite throughout the entire 2025 season, as the junior lineman earned himself All-SEC First Team honors as a result.
Both Simpson and Proctor are projected to be top picks in the 2026 NFL draft, and each player could quickly begin to thrive on the professional level following an excellent career with the Crimson Tide.
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