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Evan Neal eyes making history in NFL Draft for Alabama in Nick Saban era

Evan Neal eyes an opportunity to give Nick Saban something special in his tenure as the University of Alabama’s head football coach.

Saban has accomplished a lot in his career, but he has yet to produce the No. 1 pick for an NFL Draft with the Crimson Tide.

He got close with Marcell Dareus (2011) and Trent Richardson (2012), but both heard their names at No. 3 overall in their draft classes. Several media pundits have Neal slotted as the No. 1 pick in April. He turned in a magnificent career with the Tide, excelling at left guard, right tackle, and left tackle for three seasons.