Alabama's annual exodus of underclassmen to the draft began Wednesday with wideout Calvin Ridley, defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne and backup running back Bo Scarbrough all turning pro, but the good news for the defending national champs is that top running back Damien Harris won't be among them. Ridley, who is rated as the top draft-eligible receiver by ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., announced Wednesday on Twitter that he will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Ridley made his announcement less than 48 hours after the Crimson Tide beat Georgia in the national championship game. "Having been thoroughly prepared for that next step," he wrote, "I am truly ready." read more http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/s...mson-tide-wr-calvin-ridley-declares-nfl-draft