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Draft: Can the Tide do it again?

  • http://alabama.247sports.com/Article/Nick-Saban-has-Alabama-poised-for-another-big-draft-in-2013-72380

    Even though Alabama has never before come close to having three straight drafts with four first-round selections, Nick Saban has the Crimson Tide poised for the challenge:

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    Christopher Walsh covers Alabama football for BamaOnline, 247Sports, and is the author of 18 books.

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  • BTW: This took two-plus days to put together and I kept seeing all the threads on this subject.

    I know I'm going to get the question, so I'll just answer it here: I think the guys with the best chance to go in the first round next year, in no specific order, are Jesse Williams, DJ Fluker and Barrett Jones -- although a lot will depend on what happens in the fall.

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  • Good stuff. Thanks

    bwtide

  • Great piece Chris! Awesome stuff! Would love to see us have at least 4 first-rounders again next season!
    It's all about staying healthy...and playing up to potential!

    P.S. I would love for Coach Bryant to be alive to see what Saban is doing here. I would love to hear his thoughts on Coach Saban and his staff! RTR!

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  • Chris Walsh said...

    BTW: This took two-plus days to put together and I kept seeing all the threads on this subject.

    I know I'm going to get the question, so I'll just answer it here: I think the guys with the best chance to go in the first round next year, in no specific order, are Jesse Williams, DJ Fluker and Barrett Jones -- although a lot will depend on what happens in the fall.

    I'm glad you included Williams with the best chance. I think he has a chance to become "Dontari Poe", this time next year. I just hope he has a better season than Poe!

    I appreciate all of the research in that article.

    guesthome1234 ●

  • Chris Walsh said...

    BTW: This took two-plus days to put together and I kept seeing all the threads on this subject.

    I know I'm going to get the question, so I'll just answer it here: I think the guys with the best chance to go in the first round next year, in no specific order, are Jesse Williams, DJ Fluker and Barrett Jones -- although a lot will depend on what happens in the fall.

    Well done sir.

    TideFishin

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  • I believe CJ has a strong shot at making the 1st round cut, and I like Lester's chances as well. CJ may be slightly ahead of Lester, but if Lester as the leader of the secondary has a strong season he could pull it off. Lester comes across as an intelligent DB, and seems very articulate during interviews. RTR

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  • Once again a great article from you. Time will tell but its a great possibility. It is so great to even be where it is a possibility. RTR!!!

    TideD1

  • Nice piece Chris. Even if we don't get 4 1st rounders again next year(and I am not saying we won't) we know we will be well represented in the draft.

    phyllis618

  • Impressive; it is a great feeling to have the best coach & staff in college football!

    RTR!

    petlover

  • Thanks Chris, it's just another cog in the recruiting machine, these youngsters love to hear this stuff!...RTR

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  • TaylorMade said...

    I figure Dee Milner has to be considered. Especially with the sway towards drafting more and more defensive backs early on.

    yep....milliner is fast as hell and physical, with long arms. if he has a great year he should be a top 15 pick

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  • Tip of the hat Chris...I am sure that piece took much research...appreciate the dedication to quality information.

    Tdown01

  • How do you top 8 players drafted and 6 free agent contracts signed???? I SAID IT'S GREAT TO BE FROM ALABAMA.....!!!!!

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    awatts1215

  • Great article, Chris.

    Is all this talk about Mathieu going in the first round for realsies? Would he be a starting corner in the NFL, or would he be drafted primarily for the return game and maybe an extra DB in certain packages? He's not big and his coverage skills are far from elite, so I don't get the first round talk. I'm by no means an expert, however, and would appreciate insight.

    Augustus_McRae

  • awatts1215 said...

    How do you top 8 players drafted and 6 free agent contracts signed???? I SAID IT'S GREAT TO BE FROM ALABAMA.....!!!!!

    I stand corrected 7 free agent contracts signed!! J. Harris signed with the Falcons!!!

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  • Nice work, thanks Chris.

    RMFT81

  • Milliner will be a 1st with his size and speed. He just has to have a good year. He'll be a freak @ the combine.

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  • Baaaahahaha... Bucky Brooks makes me laugh!

    Donnynumonic

  • awatts1215 said...

    How do you top 8 players drafted and 6 free agent contracts signed???? I SAID IT'S GREAT TO BE FROM ALABAMA.....!!!!!

    Guys until you live outside the state of Alabama..........in Big 10 country..........ACC country..........I can't believe all these folks are against Alabama.............yeah, I can it is "envy"..........it great to be a native of Alabama, especially in todays time.......Thanks, Chris.....RTR

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  • Chris Low did this chart on top talent producers in the SEC over the last three years.

    Link: http://espn.go.com/blog/sec

    Included are the teams’ overall record, SEC record, total number of draft choices, first-round draft choices and total number of players taken in the top three rounds.

    The teams are listed in order of their total draft choices:

    Alabama: 36-4, 20-4 SEC, 20 draft choices, 10 first-rounders, 14 in top three rounds

    Georgia: 24-16, 14-10 SEC, 18 draft choices, 1 first-rounder, 5 in the top three rounds

    LSU: 33-7, 19-5 SEC, 17 draft choices, 3 first-rounders, 11 in top three rounds

    Florida: 28-12, 15-9 SEC, 15 draft choices, 4 first-rounders, 9 in the top three rounds

    South Carolina: 27-13, 14-10, 10 draft choices, 2 first-rounders, 4 in top three rounds

    Mississippi State: 21-17, 9-15 SEC, 9 draft choices, 2 first-rounders, 3 in top three rounds

    Tennessee: 18-20, 8-16, 9 draft choices, 2 first-rounders, 3 in top three rounds

    Arkansas: 29-10, 15-9 SEC, 8 draft choices, 0 first-rounders, 2 in top three rounds.

    Auburn: 30-10, 15-9 SEC, 7 draft choices, 2 first-rounders, 3 in top three rounds.

    Kentucky: 18-20, 7-17 SEC, 6 draft choices, 0 first-rounders, 2 in top three rounds

    Ole Miss: 15-22, 5-19 SEC, 6 draft choices, 0 first-rounders, 2 in top three rounds

    Vanderbilt: 10-27, 3-21 SEC, 4 draft choices, 0 first-rounders, 2 in top three rounds

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  • this is one of the best articles in BOL history. I really enjoyed the breakdown of each coach's first rounders.

    EDJR30

  • EDJR30 said...

    this is one of the best articles in BOL history. I really enjoyed the breakdown of each coach's first rounders.

    Agreed, Great stuff Chris!

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