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Mel Kiper's first 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings loaded with Alabama stars

ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper released his first positional rankings and big board for the 2026 NFL Draft, and it features a heavy presence for Alabama.

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We are halfway through the college football regular season, which means the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects are beginning to separate themselves from the pack.

Alabama has multiple insane NFL Draft streaks that it will look to extend next year. For 17 straight years, the Crimson Tide has produced at least one first-round pick. For seven straight years, Alabama has produced multiple first-round picks, including last season with Tyler Booker (12th) and Jihaad Campbell (31st).