Mel Kiper Jr. released his first mock draft for 2018 and four Alabama players appear in the first round.
Kiper Jr. has defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick as the top Tide player coming off the board at No. 6 overall to the New York Jets. Two picks later, Kiper Jr. has wide receiver Calvin Ridley going to the Chicago Bears.
The next Alabama player taken in the mock draft is defensive tackle Da’Ron Payne, 17th overall by the San Diego Chargers. To round out the first round, Kiper Jr. has the Pittsburgh Steelers picking inside linebacker Rashaan Evans with the 28th overall pick.