The deadline for underclassmen to declare early for the NFL draft has passed. Earlier, we broke down how some of the early departures affected teams from the SEC East. Now it’s time to look at the West.
Teams hit hardest: Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M
Alabama is always one of the teams hit the hardest with the way Nick Saban keeps producing NFL talent year in and year out. But the Crimson Tide only saw three players declare early this go-around. Still, it won’t be easy to replace Cam Robinson, the team’s starting left tackle for the past three seasons, and Marlon Humphrey, the team’s top cornerback.