Commanders take Alabama DL Mathis, RB Robinson in NFL draft
Associated PressASHBURN, Va. — The second night of the NFL draft had a heavy Alabama flavor for the Washington Commanders. Coach Ron Rivera watched Alabama’s games against Georgia and Auburn and came away with little doubt Mathis, Robinson and others can contribute right away as professionals after playing in the SEC. “When you see production against teams like that, you feel very good about the evaluation you’re doing.” Mathis joins Crimson Tide products Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne on the roster. “I can’t wait to get around those guys, just learn from them and also just help them out.” But the Commanders taking Mathis with the 47th pick opens up the possibility of trading Payne before he becomes a free agent following the 2022 season. Robinson, like Dotson and Mathis, played four years of college football and could be ready to contribute right away after rushing for 1,343 yards and four touchdowns during his senior season at Alabama.
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