Will Anderson, the Alabama LB, sits at No. 2 on the consensus board across 29 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 51% elite, 34% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Three-year starter for vaunted Alabama program with eye-popping production that encapsulates his potential impact.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has the rush get-off and skill level to consistently shave edges or pry open rush paths with inside moves.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Even when he’s blocked around the arc or on the diagonal, Anderson’s footwork, cornering and closing speed help him dive into the pocket.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Three-year starter for vaunted Alabama program with eye-popping production that encapsulates his potential impact. Anderson is well-built with long arms. He has the rush get-off and skill level to consistently shave edges or pry open rush paths with inside moves. Even when he’s blocked around the arc or on the diagonal, Anderson’s footwork, cornering and closing speed help him dive into the pocket. There is room for…”
“…Anderson is the biggest prize as a high-energy defender with A+ athleticism and pass-rush skills. He's a monster off the edge with tools that should help him blossom into a double-digit sack artist early in his NFL career.…”
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