Alabama QB Bryce Young and LB Will Anderson Jr., who both declared for the NFL Draft on Monday, have a realistic shot at becoming the first teammates drafted first and second overall since 2000.
Young is widely expected to be the first overall pick of the Texans, although that could change if Houston (2-13-1) wins in Week 18 and Chicago (3-13) loses. In that scenario, the Bears would have the first overall pick and Texans the second.
Young started the past two seasons with the Crimson Tide. He finished 23-4 as a starter and second in program history in passing yards (8,356) and touchdown passes (80).
Anderson Jr. was hailed as one of the best players in college football the past two seasons and is a consensus top-five prospect in the draft. He will be under consideration for Chicago wherever it picks.
Anderson finished his college career with 204 tackles, 58.5 tackles for loss, 34.5 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown.
Young joked about his lack of excitement at seeing Anderson at the next level as the two made their draft announcement alongside running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
