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Charlie Campbell, Senior Draft Analyst |
Barmore Could be a High First-Rounder
Updated Sept. 11, 2020By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell.
Under Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide have had a steady stream of first-round interior linemen. Marcell Dareus, Jonathan Allen, Da’Ron Payne and Quinnen Williams were all top-20 picks, and the 2021 NFL Draft could extend that tradition with defensive tackle Christian Barmore. Multiple team sources say they see first-round potential with Barmore and as a possible high first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Barmore totaled 26 tackles with two sacks in 2019 while being a rotational player. It looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential, and the 6-foot-5, 310-pounder has good size with speed and athleticism. Now that he has some experience and is projected to be an every-down starter, Barmore could skyrocket as a junior.
“[Barmore] has a ton of upside,” texted one director of college scouting. “He has in-line pass rush and will get the ‘Bama bump, lol.”
Barmore has the potential to be a riser during the 2020 season and could end up being the top interior defensive line prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft.
