Ryan Anderson, Alabama scouting report: 2017 NFL Draft

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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) celebrates after winning the 2016 CFP semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Alabama won 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Thoughts

While Anderson will be overshadowed in the draft process by his teammate Tim Williams, who is the more explosive player of the two, he looks like he will be a very good, very consistent outside linebacker in a 3-4 defensive alignment at the next level.

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I think Anderson will be very productive as a secondary rusher for some NFL team, someone that can pair with a star on the other side and get a lot of one-on-one looks. He already looks the part of a professional, though I’d like to see him turn some of his weight into muscle mass.

If Anderson continues to work hard and study in the film room, I see no reason why he won’t be starting — and excelling — in this league for a long time. He doesn’t have all of the ideal physical traits, but this is a guy that knows how to play the game well and he executes better than a lot of young players his age.

I would spend a third round pick on Anderson and sleep really well at night.

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