The 2026 NFL Draft is just over a week away, and for Alabama fans, the first round might be quieter than usual. According to the latest USA TODAY Sports mock draft by Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, only one Crimson Tide star is projected to hear his name called on night one: offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor.

Proctor, a massive 6-foot-7, 352-pound force on the line, is slotted to go 17th overall to the Detroit Lions. His powerful run-blocking style is seen as a perfect fit for Coach Dan Campbell's gritty philosophy. In Detroit, he could form a formidable tackle duo with All-Pro Penei Sewell, giving the Lions' offense a truly dominant edge.

While Proctor is the lone Tide player projected for the first round, quarterback Ty Simpson and wide receiver Germie Bernard are other names to watch as potential late risers. The draft kicks off Thursday, April 23, in Pittsburgh, where Proctor will look to solidify his place as the next great Alabama lineman to make the leap to the pros.