The 2025-26 college football season has come to an end, as No. 1 Indiana defeated No. 10 Miami 27-21 in the National Championship on Monday night.
In other words, the page has now been turned to 2026 NFL Draft coverage, and mocks, predictions and best team fits are already being analyzed for some of the top prospects in the class. This includes ESPN’s renowned NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., who released his first-round mock draft on Monday.
Alabama fell to the national champions in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The Crimson Tide has 19 players (16 who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility, three early draft declarations) hoping to be selected in the draft, and Kiper included two players in the first-round mock.
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The redshirt junior led the SEC in completions (305) and pass attempts (473) in 15 games this season, recording a completion percentage of 64.5. The Crimson Tide co-captain threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and five interceptions, while also rushing for 93 yards and two scores on 90 carries.