Alabama Players Projected in 2025 NFL Draft
As the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Green Bay, Alabama football fans are eagerly anticipating how many of their own will be selected in the first round. While projections have varied throughout the draft process, the consensus among experts leans toward two Crimson Tide players hearing their names called on Day 1.
🔴 Projected First-Round Picks from Alabama
1. Tyler Booker (OG)
The 6-foot-5, 325-pound offensive guard is widely regarded as one of the top interior linemen in the draft class. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has projected Booker to be selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 16 overall pick, describing him as “the best pure guard” in the 2025 NFL Draft class . Similarly, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has the Miami Dolphins taking Booker at No. 13, citing his ability to provide a much-needed upgrade to their offensive line .
2. Jihaad Campbell (LB)
Alabama’s defensive standout, linebacker Jihaad Campbell, is also projected to be a first-round pick. Kiper has Campbell going to the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 17, highlighting his “instinctive and explosive” playmaking ability . Other mock drafts, including those from ESPN’s Jordan Reid and Sports Illustrated, have Campbell being selected by teams like the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings .
🟡 Other Notable Alabama Prospects
While Tyler Booker and Jihaad Campbell are the primary Alabama players projected to be selected in the first round, other Crimson Tide prospects are expected to be drafted in later rounds. Quarterback Jalen Milroe, for instance, is anticipated to be picked in the second round, potentially as the fourth quarterback selected . Defensive back Malachi Moore and defensive lineman Que Robinson are also projected to be drafted in the later rounds .
While the exact number of Alabama players selected in the first round remains to be seen, the projections indicate that at least two—Tyler Booker and Jihaad Campbell—are likely to be chosen tonight. This would continue Alabama’s impressive streak of having at least one player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, a tradition that has been upheld for over a decade. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if this streak extends to 17 consecutive years.
