ESPN’s Field Yates has recently released an updated mock leading up to the 2026 NFL draft in April.

Alabama has three players featured in Yates’ two-round mock draft, as each player was nothing short of elite for the Tide in Tuscaloosa last season. Yates projects former Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor to be drafted at No. 17, quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 26, and wide receiver Germie Bernard at No. 58.

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The NFL analyst projects Proctor to be drafted by the Detroit Lions, while Simpson lands with the Arizona Cardinals and Bernard landing with the San Francisco 49ers.

Each former Alabama player listed in Yates’ mock draft played a critical role on the Tide’s offense last season. Simpson and Bernard were widely regarded as one of the top quarterback-receiver duos in the nation, while Proctor did an excellent job in protecting Simpson and elevating the run game.

Proctor and Simpson have been widely considered as first round selections in April by a multitude of analysts across both the NFL and college football world, and Bernard is expected to be one of the top route runners taken off the board in the second round.

Simpson recorded 3,567 yards and 28 touchdowns during his lone season as the Tide’s starting quarterback in 2025. Bernard remained as a constant go-to option for Simpson last year, as the talented receiver was credited with 862 yards and seven touchdowns on 64 receptions.

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Proctor remained as an anchor on Alabama’s offensive line throughout his entire career in Tuscaloosa, as each player could potentially make an impact during their rookie campaigns in the NFL.

Alabama continues to develop elite NFL talent on a yearly basis, as the former Crimson Tide stars’ will look to shine on the professional level following excellent careers in Tuscaloosa.

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