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National Championship Game: 10 best NFL Draft prospects on Alabama and Georgia

By Charles Rahrig V

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to avoid a sack by linebacker Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to avoid a sack by linebacker Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Da'Ron payne
AUBURN, AL – NOVEMBER 25: Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne (94) fights off the block of Auburn Tigers offensive lineman Casey Dunn (50) during a football game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Photo by Scott Donaldson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Da’Ron Payne – Alabama defensive tackle

Da’Ron Payne has wasted no time stealing the spotlight in the College Football Playoff thus far. When the Alabama Crimson Tide needed a spark against the Clemson Tigers, he was there to provide it and more.

His improbable interception will go down in history in the minds of Alabama fans. To cap off his big defensive play, he went out and caught a touchdown on the very same drive and showed great receiver skills getting his feet in bounds.

While it was a fun time watching him on offense, his value as a defensive lineman is the reason he’s one of the top draft prospects leading in the NFL Draft in 2018. It shouldn’t be shocking an Alabama defensive lineman is expected to go high.

He is a huge individual with the athleticism to match his size. He helps shut down the run game up front and as seen against Clemson, can move around with his size which makes him an even more popular prospect.

With the number of talented running backs in the NFL, loading up on great defensive linemen is an absolute must right now. Payne is just another one to keep an eye on when it comes to having an impact in the National Championship Game.

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