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Ryan Anderson, Alabama scouting report: 2017 NFL Draft

By Sayre Bedinger

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) after the game in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) after the game in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft: Scouting report for Alabama star linebacker/edge rusher Ryan Anderson, a potential top 100 selection in this year’s class…

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) after the game in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) after the game in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

At a Glance

Ryan Anderson is an Alabama native who redshirted for the Crimson Tide in 2013 coming out of high school and played out all four years of his college eligibility. Coming into the 2017 NFL Draft, he’s one of the most highly touted prospects at the outside linebacker/edge position.

As he was by Rivals, Scout, and ESPN coming out of high school, Anderson is considered among the top 100 players available in his respective draft class by most major outlets.

Anderson had to wait patiently for his turn to be a full-time starter at Alabama, and didn’t become one until this past year.

His first season as a starter was very promising, as he helped lead one of the best defenses in recent college football memory and racked up 61 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, nine sacks, four forced fumbles, 10 quarterback hurries, an interception returned for a touchdown, and two fumble recoveries.

Despite playing with so many talented teammates, Anderson managed to stand out and make a lot of plays on his own. Of course, he benefit greatly from playing with other guys that are going to be playing on Sundays soon, but Anderson proved he can be a very solid prospect. Let’s take a closer look…

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