Christian Barmore

Former UA DT Christian Barmore signed his rookie contract with the Patriots Wednesday. The deal is a 4-year $8.5 million with a $3.5 million signing bonus.

ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr. released his first mock draft of 2021 and projected six Crimson Tide alumni in his first round, including some surprise destinations.

In their midday news conference Thursday, several Alabama football players announced their departure from the program and their next steps towards the NFL Draft. Among them is red-shirt junior quarterback Mac Jones.

Barmore, a redshirt sophomore, earned Defensive MVP of the 2020 CFP National Championship Game with five tackles, two tackles for a loss and a sack against Ohio State, including a tackle for loss on a crucial fourth down to seal the game for the Crimson Tide.

ESPN's Todd McShay released his first NFL Mock Draft of the new year Thursday and among the 32 selections are six Crimson Tide prospects.