No. 1 Edge rusher
In high school Anderson was rated as the best edge rusher in his class and 5th among all high school recruits. In Anderson's senior year of high school he recorded 22 sacks and 25 tackles for loss while also earning first team All American honors in the state of Georgia. The success didn't stop there as at the university of Alabama he recorded 34.5 sacks, 205 total tackles and one interception. In his sophomore year he led the nation in sacks and was fifth in solo tackles in the South Eastern Conference. Had Anderson been eligible to enter last years draft he most likely would have been the top pick in a loaded defensive line class featuring Travon Walker, Aidan Hutchinson, David Ojabo, Jordan Davis and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
THE TRAITS
Don't let the lack of stats or box score this year compared to last deter you away from Will Anderson. Offensive coordinators game planed around Anderson forcing him to navigate through double teams and chip blocks. Even at that he still found ways to pressure the quarterback. Anderson wins using his power to bulldoze offensive tackles. He uses the stab technique to get the tackle off balance and use their leverage against them. On read options he does a great job of staying disciplined and using the "surf" technique to prevent the rush lane outside the tackle. While on the subject of the run game Anderson can definitely set and maintain the edge. Very consistent at being the first to establish contact first. Though he mainly utilizes the bull rush and rip move he's shown ability to use swim move and other finesse moves. Possesses good speed and get off. Though he lacks the ability to bend and dip that many seek in elite pass rushers he makes up for with ability to set up the tackle with stutter/ hesitation move and constant hand usage. Has the tools to become one of the top pass rushers in the league.
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