Alex Leatherwood was drafted No. 17 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 21 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Alex Leatherwood Alabama Draft
Alex Leatherwood was drafted No. 17 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 21 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 21
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 8135th at Alabama
The pick
How Alex Leatherwood came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Offensive lineman OL
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 312 lbs
- Hometown
- Pensacola, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 60 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
21 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 21
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 8135th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20221 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Leatherwood.
Tulsa
Miami
Kentucky
Alabama in the 2021 draft
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Christian Barmore
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Leatherwood in the 2021 NFL Draft
Alex Leatherwood is a Offensive lineman out of Alabama selected No. 17 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft. 21 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Alex Leatherwood drafted?
Alex Leatherwood was selected No. 17 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/alex-leatherwood.
What college did Alex Leatherwood play for?
Alex Leatherwood played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Alex Leatherwood's NFL career turn out?
21 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/alex-leatherwood.