From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today I’ll be profiling Alabama EDGE Will Anderson Jr.
#31 WILL ANDERSON, EDGE, ALABAMA (SR.) 6040,243 LBS.
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MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Will Anderson | 6‘4,243 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40 Yard Dash | 10 Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Downhill, aggressive player with mean streak
— Productive college career at one of the most prestigious schools in the nation
— Good edge size at 6’4 243
— Good football IQ with also impressive awareness
— Disruptive even on plays without a recorded stat
— Deceptive strength at only 243 pounds
— Athletic enough and experienced enough to play up and down the line
— High effort clean up tackles
— High pedigree being so successful playing at the University of Alabama
— Good long arm rush and strength
— Level of gap discipline is outstanding as he plugs gaps
— Core strength as he bends the edge
— Doesn’t get lost in the crowd when mirroring backs and tight ends
THE BAD
— Not a ton of pass rush moves in his bag
— Occasionally let’s off the gas and gets lazy
— Not great in zone drops
— Struggles more against bigger tackles on the edge
— Needs to be more decisive when making a move
Bio
— 2020 Shaun Alexander-FWAA freshman of the year
— FWAA freshman All-American
— Associated Press SEC All Freshman Team.