Alabama football might have three first-round draft picks for 2022 with Evan Neal, Jameson Williams, and Jordan Battle.
If a fourth one rises, it may be defensive lineman Phidarian (Phil) Mathis. The fifth-year senior from Louisiana has been disruptive all season upfront. Jim Nagy, the Executive Director for the Reese’s Senior Bowl, has been impressed with Mathis.
He was one of several players on the watch list for the Senior Bowl in the preseason. Mathis had a dominant game versus Louisiana State University at Bryant-Denny Stadium. He recorded nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries (hits), and one fumble recovery.