🏈 Bryce, Will, and Gibbs officially announced they're entering the NFL draft.

[TerryP]

Just because there are three today, doesn't mean there will only be three.

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

Expected but sad.

 

[rick4bama]

Best of luck with the team that draft you guys! Just think about this Bama may have four QB's starting in the NFL!!

 

[UAgrad93]

Those were the 3 MOST expected! I’ll be curious as to the other juniors that declare.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Those were the 3 MOST expected! I’ll be curious as to the other juniors that declare.

Any combination of Branch, Ricks, and Battle wouldn't be surprising other than all of them returning.

 

[#80]

Go get that money!!! I think Branch is an early second round pick if not better.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Wonder what Harrell will do.

 

[mando]

Wonder what Harrell will do.

Is is still with the team? This was a very odd situation. Maybe it was talked about but being out basically the entire year was odd.

 

[BamaFan334]

Is is still with the team? This was a very odd situation. Maybe it was talked about but being out basically the entire year was odd.

Yes, saw him on the sideline in the Sugar Bowl. He said he's weightming all three options; coming bavk, transferring, or going pro.

 

[NeneGirl]

Is is still with the team? This was a very odd situation. Maybe it was talked about but being out basically the entire year was odd.

I am assuming if he is healthy and CNS+Coach Wiggins believe he can play? He will be back. If they dont think he is a legitimate SEC/Championship type WR? He wont. I mean he can certainly run when healthy. But with the 2 young men,Jalen Hale and Malik Benson,ready to contribute as soon as they step off the bus.And 2 other talented youngsters (Turbo Hamilton and Cole Adams)primed to join them,along with Burton,Bond,Prentice,Law,Ja'Corey Brooks,Emanuel Henderson,Shazz Preston,and possibly TJ-Bell also there?..Plus I am sure that Coach will be fair. And although there will certainly not be any announcement for awhile who will be the new OC next season,I am sure there is someone definitely in mind who could also have some input.

 

[bama alum]

Go get that money!!! I think Branch is an early second round pick if not better.

I think Branch solidified his first-round grade Saturday afternoon. I'll be pleasantly surprised if he returns.

I found it a bit odd they didn't announce with the others. When do they plan to announce?

 

[PurlJam]

Texans got the 1st pick...Bryce may tell Will, "You go first, I insist."

 

[OldPlayer]

I think Branch solidified his first-round grade Saturday afternoon. I'll be pleasantly surprised if he returns.

I found it a bit odd they didn't announce with the others. When do they plan to announce?

Who went immediately back to Tuscaloosa? Who went home? Why did these three need to announce quickly?

 

[bama alum]

Who went immediately back to Tuscaloosa? Who went home? Why did these three need to announce quickly?

They didn't need to announce quickly. I just thought those who are leaving would announce together.

 

[alabama mike]

Thank you for your contribution to Bama football and conducting yourselves with class. Best wishes to y’all!

 

[NeneGirl]

Branch,Ricks,and whomever else have until 2 weeks from today to declare their intentions. Coach already knows their supposed Draft grade which is of course subject to change up or down the next 4 months or so. Plus Coach gets professional "advice" from people in the know and he gives the guys his best and genuine recommendation on what to do.I also believe that The Senior Bowl metes out their invitations based on their intel involving real knowledgeable and powerful guys who have determined that these guys have a real good chance to be drafted,somewhere inside the 6th round.

 

[We All Bleed Crimson]

I think Branch improved his draft position by playing vs K state. If he goes.

 

[Rolltide24]

Battle is a senior, so I doubt he will need to announce anything. Ricks came on strong the last 3-4 games, wish he’d been on the field playing that strong the whole season. Branch seemed to play his best game last week. I put my Bama bucks on them both leaving early.

Harrell? I’d be surprised if anyone gave him the advice that entering the draft is one of his top 3 options. Hard to imagine a team drafting him.

Defense is going to lose a lot of guys again this year. Glad to see some of the younger guys playing good in the bowl game.

 

[Justneedme81]

Branch declared for Draft.

 

[bamafan9201]

Any combination of Branch, Ricks, and Battle wouldn't be surprising other than all of them returning.

I think Ricks may return. I'd suspect battle is gone and we just saw branch is gone.