How experts graded every Alabama football player taken in 2022 NFL Draft
Figuring out whether a team's selection is good or bad during the 2022 NFL Draft is somewhat an exercise in futility.
Sure, the fit of a player can be evaluated as can what he has done in the college game. But to know the real value of the pick isn't fair for a couple of years.
Still, experts provide grades for every single pick of the three-day event anyway, almost immediately after each one is announced.
Here's a look at how some draft analysts graded the selections of Alabama football players in the draft.
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Evan Neal, offensive line
Team: New York Giants
Pick: No. 7 overall (first round)
Grades: A (CBS), A+ (Bleacher Report), A (The Athletic)
What they said: "The Giants can start Andrew Thomas at one tackle spot and Neal at the other. Neal has proven how versatile he can be and has the upside to be an All-Pro." – The Athletic's Sheil Kapadia
Jameson Williams, receiver
Team: Detroit Lions
Pick: No. 12 overall (first round)
Grades: B (CBS), B+ (Bleacher Report), B (The Athletic)
What they said: "Williams’ ceiling is as high as any pass-catcher in the draft. He was my favorite wide receiver in this class. The Lions couldn’t resist. Not sure I would have been able to either." – Kapadia
John Metchie III, receiver
Team: Houston Texans
Pick: No. 44 overall (second round)
Grades: C- (CBS), B (Bleacher Report), C (The Athletic)
What they said: "Vertical specialist. Ran a variety of intricate downfield routes at Alabama. Tracks it over his shoulder awesomely. Not overly fast deep. Minimal YAC. Smaller frame. Trading up for a specialist is a little strange." – CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso
Phidarian Mathis, defensive line
Team: Washington Commanders
Pick: No. 47 overall (second round)
Grades: B (CBS), B (Bleacher Report), C (The Athletic)
What they said: "He projects as a disruptive player against the run and could have some pass-rush upside. The knocks on Mathis are that he’s already 24 years old, and he’s among the worst athletes at defensive tackle in this year’s class. I don’t love that combination." – Kapadia
Christian Harris, linebacker
Team: Houston Texans
Pick: No. 75 overall (third round)
Grades: B (CBS), B (Bleacher Report), A- (The Athletic)
What they said: "Lightning-bug of a LB who flies all over the field. Suddenness is dynamic. But he's a better athlete than a refined linebacker at this point and he misses plenty of tackles. Gets engulfed often by bigger blockers but not a major problem because he's so fast." – Trapasso
Brian Robinson Jr., running back
Team: Washington Commanders
Pick: No. 98 overall (third round)
Grades: C+ (CBS), D (Bleacher Report), B- (The Athletic)
What they said: "One of the more underrated big backs in this class. Feet like he's 20 pounds lighter. Defenders fall off him. Not a burner type. Vision and contact balance are pluses and he's deceptively good out of the backfield. Minimal mileage on his legs. Was this the biggest need here?" – Trapasso
Jalyn Armour-Davis, cornerback
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Pick: No. 199 overall (fourth round)
Grades: A+ (CBS), B (Bleacher Report)
What they said: "Alabama’s Jalyn Armour-Davis fits the profile of a Baltimore Ravens cornerback. He’s a 6-1, 197-pound defender out of a program known for developing well-coached, physical defensive backs." – Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski
Nick Kelly covers Alabama football and men's basketball for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at nkelly@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter: @_NickKelly
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