NFL Draft Round 1
Alabama players were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft as follows:
- 6. Jaylen Waddle – Miami Dolphins
- 9. Patrick Surtain II – Denver Broncos
- 10. DeVonta Smith – Philadelphia Eagles
- 15. Mac Jones – New England Patriots
- 17. Alex Leatherwood – Las Vegas Raiders
- 24. Najee Harris – Pittsburgh Steelers.
That’s the most Alabama players picked in the first round of a single draft, and ties Miami’s 2004 draft for the most ever from any school.
See our separate post for detailed draft coverage.
News
The University of Alabama posted a list of spring semester graduates, and a number of former athletes have followed through to complete their degrees. Among those on the list are Robert Horry, Tua Tagovailoa, Casey Hughston, Justin Kamplain, and Deacon Medders.
Najee Harris visited a homeless shelter in Richmond, California prior to tonight’s draft, as the shelter was preparing for a draft watch party.
Collin Sexton, who has missed the last three games following a concussion suffered last Friday, has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against Washington.
Herb Jones was honored by Hale County High School today.
DeVonta Smith his launching his own collectible NFT.
Jimmy Nelson appears on the latest episode of the CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast. Nelson talks a good bit about the impact college baseball had on him.
Former Alabama softball star Leah Majeski appears on this week’s Outside the Chute podcast.
Mark Gottfried and his staff at Cal State – Northridge have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into potential rules violations.
Transactions
- Wade LeBlanc – cleared waivers and elected free agency.
Game Results
GOLF HSBC Women’s World Championship Rd 1: Cheyenne Knight - 70, -2, T22 Kristen Gillman - 74, +2, T55 Cape Town Open Rd 1: Gavin Moynihan – 70, -2, T17 Valspar Championship Rd 1: Justin Thomas – 69, -2, T28 Robby Shelton – 74, +3, T129 Huntsville Championship Rd 1 suspended: Davis Riley – 68, -2, T19 Lee Hodges – 69, -1, T36 Trey Mullinax – +3 thru 16, T131 BASKETBALL Artland 80, Rostock 79. Trevor Lacey (ROS) – 32 minutes, 8 points (4-9 2pg, 0-3 3pg), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 turnover, 4 fouls. Ituano 68, Vera Cruz 66. Alana Gonçalo Da Silva – DNP. Denver 121, Toronto 111. JaMychal Green – 21 minutes, 15 points (4-5 2pg, 2-4 3pg, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls. New Orleans 109, Oklahoma City 95. Kira Lewis – 18 minutes, 4 points (2-4 2pg, 0-2 3pg), 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 foul. TENNIS ITF Charlottesville 60K, Women’s Doubles Quarterfinal: Erin Routliffe / A Sutjiadi defeated Harrison / Sanchez 6-2, 5-7, 1-0 (10-4). TRACK & FIELD North Florida Invitational Men’s Discus Throw: Kord Ferguson – 59.91 meters, 1st
