2012 NFL Draft - Prospects By College: Alabama

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Alabama
NAMEROUNDPK(OVR)DRAFTED BYPOSHTWTGRADEPOS RANKOVR RANK
Mark Barron17(7)Tampa Bay BuccaneersS6'1"213Insider Only
Josh Chapman51(136)Indianapolis ColtsDT6'0⅝"316Insider Only
Nick GentryDT6'1"289Insider Only
Robby GreenS5'11⅞"182Insider Only
Darius HanksWR5'11⅝"184Insider Only
Jerrell HarrisOLB6'2¼"237Insider Only
Dont'a Hightower125(25)New England PatriotsILB6'2¼"265Insider Only
Phelon JonesCB5'10⅞"194Insider Only
Dre Kirkpatrick117(17)Cincinnati BengalsCB6'1⅝"185Insider Only
Marquis MazeWR5'8⅛"186Insider Only
Alfred McculloughOG6'2"213Insider Only
De'quan Menzie511(146)Kansas City ChiefsCB5'10½"195Insider Only
Trent Richardson13(3)Cleveland BrownsRB5'9¼"228Insider Only
Brad Smelley740(247)Cleveland BrownsTE6'1⅞"233Insider Only
Courtney Upshaw23(35)Baltimore RavensDE6'1⅝"272Insider Only
William VlachosOC6'0⅜"306Insider Only
Alex WatkinsDE6'3"234Insider Only
Grading Scale
  • 90-100 Rare Prospect
    Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Is a premier college player that has all the skill to take over a game and play at a championship level. He rates in the top 5 players in the nation at his position and is considered a first round draft prospect.
  • 80-89 Outstanding Prospect
    Player has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. A feature player that has an impact on the outcome of the game. Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. He rates in the top 10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.
  • 70-79 Solid Prospect
    Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect.
  • 60-69 Good Prospect
    This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice.
  • 50-59 Adequate Prospect
    These are usually players that play at a high level in college, but lack some measurables or skills to play at that same level in the NFL. He may be a player that has a lot of developmental qualities, or could be a player that will contribute right away on special teams or in a situational capacity. He will usually rate in the second-third at his position and is considered a fifth round draft choice.
  • 21-49 Borderline Draft Prospect
    These are players that teams like something about, but certainly do not have the full package in terms of NFL talent. A lot of times, teams will take chances on character players or developmental type athletes with this grade. And often, these are players that come from smaller schools or did not standout at the college level. NFL teams are looking for 'diamonds in the rough' with this type of prospect. He will usually rate in the bottom third of players at his position and will be considered a late round draft choice or un-drafted free agent.
  • 20 Free Agent Prospect
    These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility.
  • 10 Not a legitimate Prospect
    These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. They are players that we feel would not even make a solid contribution as a training camp body.

Analysis by ESPN Scouts Inc.