2020 NFL Draft: 5 First-round locks being slept on

4. Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama

It feels weird to say that an Alabama draft prospect is being slept on but there isn’t the hype that normally exists with a player of Dylan Moses’ talents. The reason, of course, is that Moses tore his ACL prior to the 2019 college football season, meaning he’s not taken the field for the Crimson Tide in over a year. But with what he’s already put on tape, he could leave for the NFL this year and still be a first-round pick.

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Part of the reason why is simple: there aren’t many weaknesses in Moses’ game. Moses is a true quarterback of the defense’ he reads and diagnoses played as well as anyone. His football IQ and range are impressive and aids in his greatness. Moses beats his man to the punch and flies to the ball carrier. He plays downhill when attacking the run, fighting through traffic and being unbothered by trash.

When he’s faced with guards he does a solid job using his hands and slipping blockers. Despite not always playing in third and long, he’s shown the ability to cover backs. He has great athleticism and quickness and smooth hips to match up against tight ends at the next level. He has a really good build at 6-3, 235 pounds with room to add even more strength.

Moses may not have the hype now. But when the offseason rolls around, people will start to mention him in the same breath as other Bama first-round linebackers.