On Thursday night, Kadyn Proctor became the first Alabama Crimson Tide player selected in the 2026 NFL draft.
Proctor was selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round, drafted by the Miami Dolphins. His selection was just a pick after former Alabama safety Caleb Downs at No. 11 to the Dallas Cowboys, as well as one before Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 13.
A three-year starter at left tackle for Alabama, Proctor's selection marks the third-straight year the Crimson Tide have had an offensive lineman drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. Proctor joins Tyler Booker from a year ago, as well as JC Latham in 2024.
Following is a look at how social media reacted Thursday night to the Dolphins selecting Proctor in the NFL draft.
🟠🟠 FINS UP 🟠🟠#NFLDraft – April 23-25 on NFL Network/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/DtaypU6gLg
For the second year in a row, an Alabama offensive lineman gets drafted No. 12 overall. Last year, it was Dallas taking Tyler Booker. This year, it’s Kadyn Proctor going to Miami.
🚨 NO. 12 OVERALL🐘 Kadyn Proctor, @AlabamaFTBL↳ @MiamiDolphins #NFLDraft x #ItJustMeansMore pic.twitter.com/vQFoDTRrxk
The @MiamiDolphins just got a WALL OF MASS in Kadyn Proctor. At 6’7” 352lbs, Proctor’s 32.5” vertical and low-5.2s 40 is a rare size and movement combo. His anchor is heavy and his initial punch knocks rushers off balance. He is a body displacer in the run game. An UNCOMMON… pic.twitter.com/xWbN2Z2gPQ
Welcome to Miami, Kadyn Proctor 👏 pic.twitter.com/nsXEMzTrl3
The @MiamiDolphins make OL Kadyn Proctor the 12th overall pick!2026 NFL Draft starts on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/A5nyDW1CzV
18 consecutive NFL drafts with an Alabama player selected in the first round thanks to Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson. The most recent first-round without an Alabama player was 2008. Ryan Coleman-Williams was 1
Proctor the protector! 🐬 With the 12th pick, we have selected Kadyn Proctor from @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/cJb2bY8MSC
Congrats to the Dolphins on drafting the best Wide Receiver in the draft…Kadyn Proctor pic.twitter.com/piUHc6L0OP
With the first pick for #Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, they select #Bama OT Kadyn Proctor at No. 12.
The #Dolphins selected Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor with pick No. 12A towering presence at 6'6", 358, Proctor earned First-Team All-American honors and took home the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC’s top blocker this past year. pic.twitter.com/QGZHoPPEot
Your newest Miami Dolphin: Kadyn Proctor 🐬 pic.twitter.com/SevgHakf9g
After all that, the Dolphins go big. VERY BIG! OT Kadyn Proctor from Alabama. He’s 6’7” and 350 pounds.
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