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Height
Weight
Arm Length
Hand Size
6'3"
253 lbs.
33 7/8"
9 7/8"
40 Yard Dash
Bench Press
Vertical Jump
Broad Jump
3-Cone Drill
20 Yard Shuttle
 4.6 Sec
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Games
Tackles
Tackles for Loss
Sacks
Pass Defended
Interceptions
Forced Fumbles
Touchdowns
41
204
58.5
34.5
4
1
1
1

Pros

Cons
  • ​Rare athleticism and physical traits

  • Phenomenal muscle definition in his frame that has allowed him to take on offensive lineman with power that is unexpected for his size.
 
  • Has one of the best spin moves you will see in college football. 
 
  • The best closing speed and agility from a pass rusher I have seen in the last five years.
 
  • Has potential Micah Parsons level versatility with his ability to lineup anywhere in the front 7 and make an impact.
 
  • Elite first step quickness off the line that often wins battles in the trenches for him before they start.
 
  • Very good at keeping his chest clean from offensive lineman and allowing himself to always be able to make a play. 
 
  • Very flexible frame and has had excellent success at bending the edge. 
 
  • Highly intelligent player that can execute his defensive assignments with excellent consistency.   
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  • He has the fluidity and athleticism to effectively cover tight ends in man and zone coverage. 

  • Off the charts production for an Alabama edge rusher.

  • Clear cut anchor of the Alabama defense.

  • 2022 Chuck Bednarik Award winner (Best defensive player in College Football), 2x Bronko Nagurski Award Winner (Nations best defensive player), 2022 Lott Award Winner (Player that best character in college football), 2022 Lombardi Award Winner (Nations best lineman on both sides of the ball), as well as SEC Defensive Player of the year.
  • A significant proportion of his success has come from defensive play design and scheming mismatches.

  • Alabama's interior defensive line has allowed Anderson to flourish as they help wreak havoc in the trenches allowing Anderson to have cleaner gaps into the backfield.
 
  • Could benefit from adding more bulk to his frame in the NFL to hold up in the run game.
 
  • Motor can run hot and cold at times.
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  • Could work on attacking the football to cause potential turnovers

Overview

If Will Anderson was able to leave college last season and enter the draft as a sophomore, there is no doubt in my mind that he would have been the #1 overall pick in the draft. He's a rare athlete on the defensive side of the football and his ability to make a difference from anywhere on the football field is extraordinary. He's one of the most productive edge rushers to ever put on a Crimson Tide uniform second only to Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas and any NFL team in need of a major difference maker on defense shouldn't make him wait long on draft day.
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